title: Practical applications of decision analysis.
abstract: The number and complexity of available tests and therapies is expanding and financial resources are shrinking. Clinicians must now consider how to give the best care while limiting health expenses. Decision analysis is a tool used to guide clinicians in the practice of medicine, and to supplement and enhance intuitive decision making based on clinical experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Nettleman
mesh_terms: D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control; D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics; D014611:Vaccination / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D017325:Hepatitis B Vaccines; D014761:Viral Hepatitis Vaccines