Dealing with extracontractual referrals.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate patients' and family members' perceptions and experiences of disclosure of healthcare incidents and to derive principles of effective disclosure. DESIGN:Retrospective qualitative study based on 100 semi-structured, in depth interviews with patients and family members. SETTING:Nationwide mult...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Iedema R,Allen S,Britton K,Piper D,Baker A,Grbich C,Allan A,Jones L,Tuckett A,Williams A,Manias E,Gallagher TH

更新日期：2011-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate life expectancy for people with HIV undergoing treatment compared with life expectancy in the general population and to assess the impact on life expectancy of late treatment, defined as CD4 count <200 cells/mm(3) at start of antiretroviral therapy. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Outpatient HIV c...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： May M,Gompels M,Delpech V,Porter K,Post F,Johnson M,Dunn D,Palfreeman A,Gilson R,Gazzard B,Hill T,Walsh J,Fisher M,Orkin C,Ainsworth J,Bansi L,Phillips A,Leen C,Nelson M,Anderson J,Sabin C

更新日期：2011-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore why cancer patients do not want or seek information about their condition beyond that volunteered by their physicians at times during their illness. DESIGN:Qualitative study based on in-depth interviews. SETTING:Outpatient oncology clinics at a London cancer centre. PARTICIPANTS:17 patients wit...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Leydon GM,Boulton M,Moynihan C,Jones A,Mossman J,Boudioni M,McPherson K

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To quantify the association between exposure to higher temperatures and the risk of myocardial infarction at an hourly temporal resolution. DESIGN:Case-crossover study. SETTING:England and Wales Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP) database. PARTICIPANTS:24,861 hospital admissions for myocar...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bhaskaran K,Armstrong B,Hajat S,Haines A,Wilkinson P,Smeeth L

更新日期：2012-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between intake of fish and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and the risk of breast cancer and to evaluate the potential dose-response relation. DESIGN:Meta-analysis and systematic review of prospective cohort studies. DATA SOURCES:PubMed and Embase up to December 20...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Zheng JS,Hu XJ,Zhao YM,Yang J,Li D

更新日期：2013-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare characteristics of patients and outcomes after elective surgery in independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) and NHS providers. DESIGN:Follow-up study with outcomes reported by patients three to six months after surgery. SETTING:25 ISTCs and 72 NHS providers in England. Population Consecutive ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Chard J,Kuczawski M,Black N,van der Meulen J,POiS Audit Steering Committee.

更新日期：2011-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the risk of venous thromboembolic events associated with the use of progestin-only contraception and whether that risk differs with the mode of drug delivery (oral, intrauterine, or depot injection). DESIGN:Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational stu...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Mantha S,Karp R,Raghavan V,Terrin N,Bauer KA,Zwicker JI

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of the revised diagnostic criteria for diabetes mellitus adopted by the American Diabetes Association on prevalence of diabetes and on classification of patients. For epidemiological purposes the American criteria use a fasting plasma glucose concentration >=7.0 mmol/l in contrast with ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

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更新日期：1998-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To undertake a cost effectiveness analysis comparing first and second generation endometrial ablative techniques, hysterectomy, and the levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) for treating heavy menstrual bleeding. DESIGN:Model based economic evaluation with data from an individual patient data...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Roberts TE,Tsourapas A,Middleton LJ,Champaneria R,Daniels JP,Cooper KG,Bhattacharya S,Barton PM

更新日期：2011-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：CLINICAL QUESTION:Do adults with atraumatic shoulder pain for more than 3 months diagnosed as subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), also labelled as rotator cuff disease, benefit from subacromial decompression surgery? This guideline builds on to two recent high quality trials of shoulder surgery. CURRENT PRACTICE:SAPS is...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Vandvik PO,Lähdeoja T,Ardern C,Buchbinder R,Moro J,Brox JI,Burgers J,Hao Q,Karjalainen T,van den Bekerom M,Noorduyn J,Lytvyn L,Siemieniuk RAC,Albin A,Shunjie SC,Fisch F,Proulx L,Guyatt G,Agoritsas T,Poolman RW

更新日期：2019-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if trimethoprim use for urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury, hyperkalaemia, or sudden death in the general population. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:UK electronic primary care records from practices contributing to the Clinical Practice Resea...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Crellin E,Mansfield KE,Leyrat C,Nitsch D,Douglas IJ,Root A,Williamson E,Smeeth L,Tomlinson LA

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the experiences of authors of Cochrane reviews in searching for, getting access to, and using unpublished data. DESIGN:Cross sectional study. SETTING:Cochrane reviews. PARTICIPANTS:2184 corresponding authors of Cochrane reviews as of May 2012. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:Frequencies of responses to o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Schroll JB,Bero L,Gøtzsche PC

更新日期：2013-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the individual and combined associations of unhealthy behaviours (low/intermediate physical activity, consuming fruit and vegetables less than once a day, current smoking/short term ex-smoking, never/former/heavy alcohol drinking), assessed at start of follow-up, with hazard of disability among ol...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Artaud F,Dugravot A,Sabia S,Singh-Manoux A,Tzourio C,Elbaz A

更新日期：2013-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the usefulness of serum concentrations of the complex of trypsin 2 and alpha 1 antitrypsin in diagnosing and assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis in comparison with serum C reactive protein, amylase, and trypsinogen 2 concentrations (reference markers). DESIGN:Markers were measured in con...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Hedström J,Sainio V,Kemppainen E,Haapiainen R,Kivilaakso E,Schröder T,Leinonen J,Stenman UH

更新日期：1996-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the impact of skin surgery in general practice on the workload of a pathology laboratory and to identify what further training might be helpful. DESIGN:Analysis of skin biopsy specimens from general practitioners before and after their new contract to determine numbers of specimens, changes in diagn...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Cox NH,Wagstaff R,Popple AW

更新日期：1992-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effects of physical work environment on long term sickness absence and to investigate interaction between physical and psychosocial risk factors. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective cohort study of long term sickness absence among employees in Denmark. PARTICIPANTS:5357 employees interviewed in 2...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Lund T,Labriola M,Christensen KB,Bültmann U,Villadsen E

更新日期：2006-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of withdrawing diuretic drugs on oedema in patients prescribed them for only ankle oedema, excluding patients with cardiac, hepatic, or renal failure. DESIGN:Randomised controlled trial. SETTING:15 general practices in the Netherlands. PATIENTS:1202 patients aged 65 years or older a...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： de Jonge JW,Knottnerus JA,van Zutphen WM,de Bruijne GA,Struijker Boudier HA

更新日期：1994-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine period trends in the rate of suicide in the first 28 days after discharge from psychiatric hospital. DESIGN:Cohort study of patients discharged from psychiatric hospital. SETTING:Scotland. SUBJECTS:All patients aged 15-84 who were discharged from Scottish psychiatric hospitals during 1968 to 199...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Geddes JR,Juszczak E

更新日期：1995-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetomaternal haemorrhage was studied after 68 consecutive fetal intravascular transfusions performed in 20 patients with Rh isoimmunisation. alpha Fetoprotein concentration was assayed in maternal blood taken before, and immediately after each transfusion and three and 24 hours later. An increase of 50% or more in the...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Nicolini U,Kochenour NK,Greco P,Letsky EA,Johnson RD,Contreras M,Rodeck CH

更新日期：1988-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To estimate the cumulative radiation exposure and lifetime attributable risk of cancer incidence associated with lung cancer screening using annual low dose computed tomography (CT).Design Secondary analysis of data from a lung cancer screening trial and risk-benefit analysis.Setting 10 year, non-randomised,...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Rampinelli C,De Marco P,Origgi D,Maisonneuve P,Casiraghi M,Veronesi G,Spaggiari L,Bellomi M

更新日期：2017-02-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study delays between sending referral letters and the outpatient appointment and to assess the content of referral and reply letters, their educational value, and the extent to which questions asked are answered by reply letters. DESIGN:Retrospective review of referrals to 16 consultant orthopaedic surgeo...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jacobs LG,Pringle MA

更新日期：1990-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop an evidence base for recommendations on the use of atypical antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia. DESIGN:Systematic overview and meta-regression analyses of randomised controlled trials, as a basis for formal development of guidelines. SUBJECTS:12 649 patients in 52 randomised trials co...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Geddes J,Freemantle N,Harrison P,Bebbington P

更新日期：2000-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To systematically determine the impact of growth hormone therapy on adult height of children with idiopathic short stature. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, and the bibliographic references from retrieved articles of randomised and non-randomise...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Deodati A,Cianfarani S

更新日期：2011-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess general practitioners' decisions to request lumbar spine radiographs according to the guidelines of the Royal College of Radiologists. DESIGN:Prospective questionnaire survey of outpatients attending for lumbar spine radiography. SETTING:London community hospital. SUBJECTS:100 consecutive adult o...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Halpin SF,Yeoman L,Dundas DD

更新日期：1991-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine prospectively the rates of change in bone mineral density in elderly people and to examine the relation between lifestyle and demographic factors and these rates of change. DESIGN:Longitudinal population based study. SETTING:Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. SUBJECTS:Representative sample (n...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Jones G,Nguyen T,Sambrook P,Kelly PJ,Eisman JA

更新日期：1994-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate current processes by which young children presenting with a febrile illness but suspected of having serious bacterial infection are diagnosed and treated, and to develop and test a multivariable model to distinguish serious bacterial infections from self limiting non-bacterial illnesses. Design T...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Craig JC,Williams GJ,Jones M,Codarini M,Macaskill P,Hayen A,Irwig L,Fitzgerald DA,Isaacs D,McCaskill M

更新日期：2010-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether low dose aspirin protects women aged 65 or more against cognitive decline. DESIGN:Cohort study within both arms of the women's health study, a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial of low dose aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer, 1992-5. ...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Kang JH,Cook N,Manson J,Buring JE,Grodstein F

更新日期：2007-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effectiveness of post-diagnosis dementia treatment and coordination of care by memory clinics compared with general practitioners. DESIGN:Multicentre randomised controlled trial. SETTING:Nine memory clinics and 159 general practitioners in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS:175 patients with a ne...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Meeuwsen EJ,Melis RJ,Van Der Aa GC,Golüke-Willemse GA,De Leest BJ,Van Raak FH,Schölzel-Dorenbos CJ,Verheijen DC,Verhey FR,Visser MC,Wolfs CA,Adang EM,Olde Rikkert MG

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between obstetric epidural anaesthesia and subsequent long term problems. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire on health problems after childbirth linked to maternity case note data. SETTING:Maternity hospital in Birmingham. SUBJECTS:11701 women who delivered their most recent child durin...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： MacArthur C,Lewis M,Knox EG

更新日期：1992-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Organs for donation are in short supply in the United Kingdom, resulting in allegations that relatives of potential donors are not being asked for consent. Legislation on "required request" has been proposed to overcome this. The incidence, causes, complications, and patterns of organ donation in brain stem dead patie...

journal_title：BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

authors： Bodenham A,Berridge JC,Park GR

更新日期：1989-10-21 00:00:00