Point-of-care testing for patients with diabetes, hyperlipidaemia or coagulation disorders in the general practice setting

Point-of-care testing for patients with diabetes, hyperlipidaemia or coagulation disorders in the general practice setting

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 16, Issue 3

Gialamas, A., St John, A., Laurence, C.O., Bubner, T.K., Point-of-Care Testing Management CommitteePoint-of-care testing for patients with diabetes,hyperlipidaemia or coagulation disorders in the general practice setting: a systematic reviewFamily Practice2010Vol. 27pp. 17-24

The review assessed the clinical effectiveness of point-of-care testing for monitoring patients with diabetes, hyperlipidaemia or coagulation disorders in general practice; It concluded that there was no robust evidence that point-of-care testing in general practice improved patient health outcomes. The authors’ cautious conclusions reflected the limited evidence presented and are likely to be reliable.