Near patient tests in primary care are poorly evaluated
Although near patient tests may offer improved convenience,
accuracy of diagnosis, and enhanced chronic disease management in
primary care, little good quality evidence exists to support their use.
Delaney et al (p 824) conducted a systematic review of studies of near
patient tests in primary care and found serious methodological problems
and a lack of research into whether the tests actually affected patient
outcome. A clear link between clinical potential, evaluation, and
subsequent funding for near patient tests is long overdue.
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