This study reports costs incurred over a nine-and-one-half-month period following the
introduction of obstetrical ultrasound into a group family practice serving primarily prepaid …

To evaluate time allocation during initial and repeated ultrasonography and to formulate
recommendations to improve unit efficiency. Over a 2‐year period, 51 comprehensive …

In recent years, the use of ultrasound technology in obstetrics has become increasingly
popular. Ultrasound imaging techniques provide additional diagnostic information to the …

A practical program to train family physicians in obstetric ultrasound was tested with 13
family physicians. Each physician completed 6.5 days of course work and ultrasound …

Access to diagnostic ultrasound is a serious concem, especially in rural communities. The
possibility of the primary care physician performing and interpreting ultrasonic scans exists …

OBJECTIVE:: The objective of this study was to perform a cost-benefit analysis of routine
second-trimester screening ultrasonography in the United States as compared with …

Obstetric ultrasound examination is a useful diagnostic procedure for family physicians who
select appropriate equipment, observe indications, understand limitations, and work toward …

Ultrasound has proved to be a valuable diagnostic tool in the practice of obstetrics. Its
rapidly increasing use by the office-based obstetrician, however, has opened a potential …

Much controversy has been generated over the issue of whether or not ultrasound scanning
in early pregnancy is advisable, and there is disagreement over issues of safety and cost …

Objective To estimate resource use and costs associated with routine obstetric ultrasound
and follow‐up tests from both the British National Health Service and women's perspectives …