Dear all,
excuse me for bothers. I am currently working on calculation of the cost-efficiency and costs-benefits analysis of novel diagnostic tool, potentially applicable into clinical practice of urologists and general practitionners.
Therefore, I need your help in clarification of some questions.
Saying generally, how much does it cost, to diagnose acute cystitis at the
doctor's office in Great Britain and Hungary (if we will imagine that there is no
health insurance)?
Could you please send me the mean prices for the investigation and diagnosis of the uncomplicated cystitis i.e.:
1) Consultation and taking history by the physician (necessary)
2) Symptom directed physical examination (necessary)
3) Urinalysis (necessary)
4) Urine culture (additional)
5) Mean time at doctor's office, necessary for the diagnosis of the cystitis could be made.
And I would even more appreciate your help, if someone could share an information about approximate number of cases of symptomatic cystitis per year in these countries?
Thank you in advance!
Dear Jakhongir
Every disease and Symptoms have differences. But I have advice for you, Iran medical services have best price in around world.
Best wishes
Mohammad Amin
Dear Alidjanov
I think this a difficult job. Cost-benefit and cost -effectiveness studies need careful acquisition of data on events, their exact costs and valid measurements of benefits. You cannot rely on information given here and there by individuals who might not have access to relevant data. I think you may try to contact specific hospitals who have good information systems on their cases and costs and request a set of data. Alternatively, direct contact with patients and their records.
With best regards
As long as you are doing research, you need not only estimations and opinions from unofficial sources. This will be difficult to be accepted for publication in prestigeous journals. Even in the same country, like Jordan for example where I live, hospitals in the same sector charge different costs for the same procedure.
I may suggest to contact hospitals directly to get the estimates, however, the response rate could be less than anticipated.
best luck in your study
In our country, medical care is free according to the constitution.
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