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From: Curtis <[log in to unmask]>
Re:- QALY
I am a post graduate student at the University of Hertfordshire.
The topic for my dissertation is first of all to ascertain whether or
not the QALY is intrinsically biased against the elderly and those
with a disability by assessing the academic literature of both the
QALYpliers and the QALYknockers. Then to communicate with a random
selection of hospitals throughout this country to find out whether
they make use of the QALY on the elderly care wards to assess their
admissions for 'Do Not Resuscitate' notices. Thirdly to see whether
any hospitals that admit to the use of the QALY lie within areas of
inequitable resource allocation . Fourthly I would like to carry out a
comparative study with the United States to find out whether there was
similar pattern as to the use or non-use of the QALY
If you are able to put me in touch with hospitals or/and health
economists in the United States who may be able to help me with my
research in the areas mentioned, I will be most grateful.
The dissertation has to be completed and handed in by the end of
September, so time is of the essence.
My e-mail number is:-
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My fax number is:- 01923 249554
With many thanks,
Peter Curtis
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