The effect of displaying laboratory test prices on physicians' ordering behaviour: a systematic review of European studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

As European healthcare systems struggle with increasing workload and sustainability issues, it is estimated that 20% of their production is ineffective. One potential strategy to reduce this excess is by minimizing the use of unnecessary laboratory tests. The aim of this review was to investigate the effect of presenting physicians in Europe with the cost of laboratory tests at the time of ordering on the quantities and expense of laboratory tests as well as to identify knowledge gaps on this matter.

Methods

Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search in PubMed and EMBASE was conducted in February 2025. Studies were included if written in English and conducted in Europe. There were no restrictions on year of publication. Study quality was evaluated using a mod

SUBMITTER: Roedbro KV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572058 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature