This thesis concerns a recently developed method of analyzing technologically induced changes in medical care. This method is known as 'medical technology assessment'. Essentially its application should yield information to support decision-makers in the health care system. The results of our experience in the development and application of methods for medical technology assessment are presented in two parts. The first part gives a general theoretical overview of the subject. The second part is added as an appendix. It embodies the empirical part of the thesis and demonstrates the results from practical applications of the proposed methodology. This summary is restricted to the first part.

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The studies of liver transplantation and heart transplantation were supported by grants of the National Health Insurance Board. The participation in the EuroQol-group was partially supported by a grant of the Dutch Fund for the Promotion of Health Services Research
P.J. van der Maas (Paul) , J.D.F. Habbema (Dik)
Erasmus University Rotterdam , Eburon, Delft
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Erasmus MC: University Medical Center Rotterdam

Bonsel, G. (1991, September 4). Methods of medical technology assessment with an application to liver transplantation.. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1765/41504