Hirsch N, Hailey D, Martin C. The evolution of heart, lung and liver transplantation services in Australia.
Health Policy 1995;
34:63-71. [PMID:
10151966 DOI:
10.1016/0168-8510(94)00705-j]
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Abstract
The introduction and operation of heart, lung and liver transplantation services in Australia have been assisted by a Nationally Funded Centres policy adopted by health ministers. Assessment for eligibility for support under the program has been undertaken by the Australian Health Technology Advisory Committee. Outcomes/survival rates at transplantation centres have compared favourably with results from other countries. As in other countries, shortage of donor organs has limited the number of procedures undertaken. Some concern remains regarding the viability of newer transplantation programs which are now being established in smaller centres of population.
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