Section: Module 5: Lesson 3: Costs in the Emergency Department | Didactic Emergency Medicine | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Develop a basic understanding of the cost of diagnostic tests in the emergency department.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 38 mins.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Do emergency physicians know the costs of medical care? URL
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      Download the PDF version of the article by clicking on the appropriate link.  Then, review the tables on pages 3 and 4.  Note that these are estimates in Canadian hospitals.

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      Quiz: Module 5: Lesson 3

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      Discussion Question - Cost of Medical Services Forum
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      How important is it for physicians to know about the cost of medical services in their country?