Abstract
A screening programme is being introduced throughout the UK to reduce deaths from cancer of the cervix by early detection of precancerous lesions. A stochastic mathematical model has been developed in order to estimate the resource implications of this programme for hospital services in NW region. The model was developed over a period of 1 year, undergoing many changes in the process. The model has suggested operational policies for smear management and demonstrated the importance of wide coverage of the population.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 529-537 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of the Operational Research Society |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 1989 |
