Economic decisions in veterinary practice: a method for field use

A technique is presented that allows economic decision analysis, sensitivity analysis, and threshold analysis to be done rapidly in field situations. The method allows the practitioner to choose between 2 interventions with different costs and different probabilities of success. A graphic approach i...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 186; no. 8; p. 792
Main Authors:	Fetrow, J, Madison, J B, Galligan, D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 15-04-1985
Subjects:	Animals Decision Theory Models, Theoretical Veterinary Medicine - economics
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Summary:	A technique is presented that allows economic decision analysis, sensitivity analysis, and threshold analysis to be done rapidly in field situations. The method allows the practitioner to choose between 2 interventions with different costs and different probabilities of success. A graphic approach is presented, which speeds and simplifies the analysis.
ISSN:	0003-1488