Tuberculosis
Studies from B. Johns and co-researchers yield new data on tuberculosis
Published in Physician Law Weekly, January 13th, 2010
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To identify the cost-effectiveness of collaborative arrangements among public and private providers to employ the Directly Observed Treatment short-course (DOTS) strategy for tuberculosis (TB) control in Indonesia. Three strategies were assessed: hospital out-patient diagnosis with referral to public health centres (PHCs) for treatment, hospital out-patient diagnosis and treatment. and private practitioner referral of suspects to PHCs."
"The outcome was the number of sputum smear positive TB cases successfully treated. Costs include direct costs to providers and patients. Uncertainty...
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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2010-01-13)
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