The impact of near-patient testing on the organisation and costs of an anticonvulsant clinic |
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| Authors: | K Elliot I D Watson P Tsintis J Gray M J Stewart H Kadr D H Lawson |
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| Institution: | Department of Biochemistry, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland. |
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| Abstract: | A near-patient testing facility was provided at an anticonvulsant clinic and compared with the previously offered service. Productivity was increased by over 20%, with savings in medical and nursing staff time. This saving in time is offset by increased consumable costs but still enables a significant net saving. |
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