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Routine ultrasound screening

K J Gomez1, J A Copel

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale University School of Medicine, Newhaven, Connecticut.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
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Routine ultrasound use in the USA faces scrutiny due to cost concerns. Health organizations recommend ultrasound only for specific medical reasons, prioritizing safety and efficacy.

Area of Science:

  • Medical technology assessment
  • Healthcare economics

Background:

  • Healthcare spending in the USA necessitates cost-effective technology utilization.
  • Routine use of medical technologies like ultrasound is under review.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the importance of cost-effective healthcare spending in the USA.
  • To examine the scrutiny surrounding routine ultrasound use.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recommendations from professional medical bodies.
  • Analysis of concerns regarding safety and efficacy of ultrasound technology.

Main Results:

  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends limited ultrasound use.
  • The US National Institutes of Health advises against routine ultrasound, citing safety and efficacy concerns.

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Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound technology's routine application is being evaluated for cost-effectiveness.
  • Recommendations emphasize the use of ultrasound solely for medically indicated purposes.