Science news articles about 'patient referrals'

Patient referrals between hospitals influence the rates of hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA, according to a study by researchers ... therefore focus on hospitals that are central in the network of patient referrals. The authors note that their methods do ...

... was to assess the impact of this expanded policy for genetic testing in Ontario. Generally, patients rely on physician ... testing. The study concludes reliance on physicians for patient referrals for genetic testing is inadequate and greater ...

... is known to cause sleep fragmentation, which predisposes patients to the expression of parasomnia symptoms. "We found it interesting that the parasomnia ... on retrospective chart reviews of 537 new patient referrals for evaluation of OSA at Loyola University ...

... for the same indications, are equally efficacious, and are tolerable to patients. The reimbursement change was expected to alter physician ... in overall Medicare costs. While there was an increase in patient referrals for outpatient surgeries, it was not sufficient enough ...

... documentation, improved recognition of patients at risk for hereditary cancer, and increased referrals for genetic consultation ... service at the VA GLA received 47 patient referrals for risk assessment and possible genetic ...

... cancer patients participate in clinical trials in part due to a low level of physician referrals ... trials; and the measure of trials participation combined patient referral and enrollment. The researchers conclude that continued ...

... metabolized by cells as fuel. Physicians imaging patients suspected of having malignant tumors can see where ... . We were also able to find additional tumors, resulting in patient referral to the appropriate medical specialist." The American ...

... utilization rates by non-radiologists who control patient referral grew by 71 percent. For the study ... adverse consequences. "It is important for patients to be aware of the problem of self-referral and to understand the conflict of interest ...