When requested for OR indication, a change in treatment (Tx change) is defined as a good outcome.
However, thanks to recent investigations, RDW measurements are requested for a wider spectrum of indications [ 8].
The lack of hard evidence leads to different approaches and to the request for indications by third parties (i.e. scientific societies).
In our study the proportion of echocardiography requests for indications other than was agreed upon beforehand, was higher (22%) than we had expected from earlier studies [ 8, 19].
For the autosomal dominant disorders, myotonic dystrophy type 1, neurofibromatosis and Huntington's disease are the most frequently requested indications; for the X-linked disorders, PGD is mainly carried out for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, hemophilia and fragile × syndrome.
The knowledge level of EUS among gastroenterologists likely influences the appropriateness of requested indications for EUS.
The radiologic investigative modality requested, the indications for the investigation and the referring clinicians' specialties were noted.
The analysis over five years showed that GPs became less strict in their indications (more requests for 'other' indications), but also less efficient (i.e. a lower chance of pathological results of the echocardiographic examinations).
Subsequently, a descriptive analysis will be performed after stratification for level of care (hospitals vs primary care clinics), specialty of the requesting clinician and indication for the request.
There are no indications U.S. troops requested help for the first hour, Dunford said.
