Variations in ambulatory test use: what do they mean?

Med Clin North Am. 1987 Jul;71(4):705-17. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30837-9.

Abstract

This article discusses the meaning of variations in ambulatory test use with emphasis on practice setting, availability of testing services, financial incentives, and physician and patient characteristics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care / economics
  • Ambulatory Care / organization & administration
  • Ambulatory Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Diagnostic Services / economics
  • Diagnostic Services / organization & administration
  • Diagnostic Services / statistics & numerical data*
  • Health Services Accessibility / economics
  • Health Services Needs and Demand / economics
  • Humans
  • Patients
  • Physicians
  • Practice Management, Medical
  • Reimbursement, Incentive / economics