Variability in thyroid function test requests across general practices in south-west England.

Vaidya, Bijay; Ukoumunne, Obiaha C.; Shuttleworth, Joanna; Bromley, A.; Lewis, A L; Hyde, Chris; Patterson, A.; Fleming, S.; Tomlinson, J.

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/11287/609971

Author

Vaidya, Bijay

Ukoumunne, Obiaha C.

Shuttleworth, Joanna

Bromley, A.

Lewis, A L

Hyde, Chris

Patterson, A.

Fleming, S.

Tomlinson, J.

Date

2013

Journal

Quality in primary care

Type

Journal Article

Publisher

Radcliffe Publishing

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Abstract

The number of thyroid function tests (TFTs) performed in the UK and other countries has increased considerably in recent years. Inconsistent clinical practice associated with inappropriate requests for tests is thought to be an important cause for this increase.

Citation

Variability in thyroid function test requests across general practices in south-west England. 2013, 21 (3):143-8 Qual Prim Care

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http://primarycare.imedpub.com/variability-in-thyroid-function-test-requests-across-general-practices-in-southwest-england.php?aid=155

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