Authors: Jessie McGowan, William Hogg, Jianwei Zhong, Xue Zhao
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0033837
Abstract Summary
Just-in-time librarian consultation service for primary care providers shows promising cost-effectiveness at $5.70 per question when fully utilized. The service could enable physicians to see 61,100 additional patients annually while generating $11.55 in savings per question, potentially improving healthcare access.
Why Brain? đź§
Primary care librarian service providing real-time clinical answers costs $5.70-$38.20 per question but could save healthcare system money and increase patient access by 61,100 annually.
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