pick 1 of 2 Topics Laparoscopy vs open surgery or Taking a high risk drug (serious side effects or even death) to gain quality life years vs not taking it; Please communicate which topic is chosen
You are to find one article (or two articles) that presents two different approaches to the same problem and answer the related questions. You are expected to read through the article(s), consider the facts and issue(s) raised, and prepare a written response to the questions utilizing the course readings, the article(s), and other sources.You are to find one article (or two articles) that presents two different approaches to the same problem and answer the related questions. You are expected to read through the article(s), consider the facts and issue(s) raised, and prepare a written response to the questions utilizing the course readings, the article(s), and other sources.
1.Describe the approaches presented in the article(s).
2. Describe the inputs for each approach. You do not need to calculate the cost of each approach but provide an assessment as to which approach is likely is more costly. Consider travel time, individuals lost time from work, cost of procedure, patient burden (is the approach invasive), safety, complimentary costs (hospital stays, additional tests).
3. Describe the outputs for each approach. Consider changes in health, utility or benefit as described in the articles.
4. Do you think one approach shows a positive impact on efficiency with improved health outcomes and reduced costs? Provide a rationale for your reasoning.
5. What are your thoughts on using cost effectiveness analysis when evaluating a drug or treatment?Describe the approaches presented in the article(s).
6. Describe the inputs for each approach. You do not need to calculate the cost of each approach but provide an assessment as to which approach is likely is more costly. Consider travel time, individuals lost time from work, cost of procedure, patient burden (is the approach invasive), safety, complimentary costs (hospital stays, additional tests).
7. Describe the outputs for each approach. Consider changes in health, utility or benefit as described in the articles.
8. Do you think one approach shows a positive impact on efficiency with improved health outcomes and reduced costs? Provide a rationale for your reasoning.
9. What are your thoughts on using cost effectiveness analysis when evaluating a drug or treatment?