Point of Care Testing Trial Report - Executive Summary
III. Key Findings and Conclusions for Key Research Questions
Table of contents
- I. Overview
- II. Trial Preparation
III. Key Findings and Conclusions for Key Research Questions- 1. Is it safe to perform PoCT in general pratice?
- 2. Is the effectiveness the same or better than for the same tests using pathology laboratory testing?
- 3. Is it the same or more cost-effective to perform PoCT compared with pathology laboratory testing?
- 4. Are patients and other stakeholders more satisfied with PoCT than with pathology laboratory testing?
- 5. Are there differences between urban, rural and remote geographic regions in any of the parameters measured?
- 6. Would the regulatory environment used for the Trial meet the needs of all the stakeholders if PoCT were to be made more generally available?
- 7. What would be the appropriate Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) fee for the tests selected in the Trial?
- IV. Evaluation of the POCT Trial Implementation
- V. Overall Conclusions and Summary
