Heterogeneity in cost-effectiveness analysis : methods to explore the value of subgroups and individualized care in a collectively funded health system

Cost-effectiveness analysis is increasingly being used to support decisions about the allocation of resources in health systems. However, decisions based on cost-effectiveness are usually made under imperfect and incomplete information. This thesis examines the value of understanding and characteriz...

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Main Author: Espinoza, Manuel Antonio
Other Authors: Manca, Andrea ; Sculpher, Mark
Published: University of York 2012
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.566299