Measuring the efficiency of prescribing by general practitioners
Authors: Bates, J.M., Baines, D. and Whynes, D.K.
Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society
Volume: 47
Issue: 12
Pages: 1443-1451
eISSN: 1476-9360
ISSN: 0160-5682
DOI: 10.1057/jors.1996.188
Abstract:Data envelopment analysis (a mathematical programming technique) has often been applied to measuring the efficiency with which outputs are produced. The technique derives efficient combinations of outputs for given inputs: constant returns to size may be assumed or one may choose to examine whether decreasing or increasing returns hold true. An analysis of the cost of prescribing drugs for 106 general practices in the Lincolnshire Health Authority for the year 1993/1994 reveals the statistical problems that are encountered in applying this technique. © 1996, Operational Research Society Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Measuring the efficiency of prescribing by general practitioners
Authors: Bates, J.M., Baines, D. and Whynes, D.K.
Journal: JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY
Volume: 47
Issue: 12
Pages: 1443-1451
ISSN: 0160-5682
DOI: 10.1057/jors.1996.188
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