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200 00$aMedical devices$b[electronic resource] $emanaging the mismatch : an outcome of the priority medical devices project
210   $aGeneva, Switzerland $cWorld Health Organization$d2010
215   $a1 online resource (146 p.)
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
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320   $aIncludes bibliographical references.
327   $aCOVER; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; Acknowledgements; Acronyms and abbreviations; Overview; Introduction; Medical devices; Public health needs; Priority Medical Devices project: methods used; Medical devices: problems and possible solutions; Towards appropriate medical devices:options for future research; References; Glossary; Annex 1; Annex 2; Annex 3
330   $aChoosing a medical device is complex and requires a transparent process based on reason, evidence and assessment of prioritized public health needs. Poor choices lead to inappropriate use or non-use of medical devices and a waste of resources.This report suggests how an agenda to improve access to appropriate medical devices could be devised from applying the crucial 4 components - Availability, Accessibility, Appropriateness, and Affordability, to the 15 global high-burden diseases and some cross-cutting issues. The results of this exercise suggest several areas of research necessary to help 
606   $aMedical instruments and apparatus
606   $aBiomedical engineering
606   $aAppropriate technology
615  0$aMedical instruments and apparatus.
615  0$aBiomedical engineering.
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