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

question 8

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 to be performed in your chemistry laboratory.What might be an issue if the group recommending this assay was composed of all oncologists?

• A) This group would likely not have the expertise needed to suggest implementation and develop a guideline.
• B) This specialty group of physicians might be motivated to implement this test to produce income for the group practice.
• C) The systematic review,research studies,and statistical analysis would be beyond the scope of this group of physicians.
• D) There is nothing inappropriate about this group because they are experts in the field.

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