title: The methodology of cost-effectiveness analysis: avoiding common pitfalls.
abstract: Clinicians need to be familiar with the core methodology of cost-effectiveness economic analysis, as this information will increasingly be used in clinical decision-making. Just as in clinical trials, there are rules to be followed, and many pitfalls for the novice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Western Hospital, Footscray, VIC. sue_elliott.medicine@muwayf.unimelb.edu.au
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D012106:Research