Temporal growth and geographic variation in the use of laboratory tests by NHS general practices: using routine data to identify research priorities

John Busby; Knut Schroeder; Wolfram Woltersdorf; Jonathan Ac Sterne; Yoav Ben-Shlomo; Alastair Hay; William Hollingworth

doi:10.3399/bjgp13X665224

Temporal growth and geographic variation in the use of laboratory tests by NHS general practices: using routine data to identify research priorities

John Busby, Knut Schroeder, Wolfram Woltersdorf, Jonathan Ac Sterne, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Alastair Hay, William Hollingworth

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Abstract

Laboratory tests are extensively used for diagnosis and monitoring in UK primary care. Test usage by GPs, and associated costs, have grown substantially in recent years.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	256-66
Number of pages	11
Journal	British Journal of General Practice
Volume	63
Issue number	609
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X665224
Publication status	Published - Apr 2013

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