title: Modelling in economic evaluation: an unavoidable fact of life.
abstract: The role of modelling in economic evaluation is explored by discussing, with examples, the uses of models. The expanded use of pragmatic clinical trials as an alternative to models is discussed. Some suggestions for good modelling practice are made.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Buxton
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Drummond
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Van Hout
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Prince
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Sheldon
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Szucs
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vray
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000379:methods; D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D005544:Forecasting / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D018803:Models, Economic