Following a Systematic Review,random Control Studies,clinical Audit,and a Cost Evaluation,an

question 9

Multiple Choice

Following a systematic review,random control studies,clinical audit,and a cost evaluation,an assay for assessment of growth hormone level as a predictor of bone cancer has been recommended by a group of orthopedic surgeons to be performed in your chemistry laboratory.What is the next step before implementation of the assay?

• A) Evaluating the costs of alternative methods to produce similar outcomes
• B) Developing a clinical practice guideline for implementation of the assay
• C) Performing a meta-analysis
• D) Beginning a second round of randomized control trials

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