How medical specialists appraise three controversial health innovations: scientific, clinical and social arguments (abstract)

How medical specialists appraise three controversial health innovations: scientific, clinical and social arguments.

Lehoux P, Denis JL, Rock M, Hivon M, Tailliez S.

Department of Health Administration, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. pascale.lehoux@umontreal.ca

Abstract

Medical specialists play a pivotal role in health innovation evaluation and policy making. Their influence derives not only from their expertise, but also from their social status and the power of their professional organisations. Little is known, however, about how medical specialists determine what makes a health innovation desirable and why. Our qualitative study investigated the views of 28 medical specialists and experts from Quebec and Ontario (Canada) ...cont'd (not specific to ovarian cancer)