| Title | Resource utilization and cost-effectiveness of counselor- vs. provider-based rapid point-of-care HIV screening in the emergency department. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Walensky, Rochelle P., Bethany L. Morris, William M. Reichmann, David A. Paltiel, Christian Arbelaez, Laurel Donnell-Fink, Jeffrey N. Katz, and Elena Losina |
| Journal | PloS one |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | e25575 |
| Date Published | 2011 |
| ISSN | 1932-6203 |
| Keywords | Adult, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active, Clinical Trials as Topic, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Counseling, Emergency Service, Hospital, Female, Health Personnel, Health Resources, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Mass Screening, Middle Aged, Models, Biological, Point-of-Care Systems, Sensitivity and Specificity |
| Abstract | Routine HIV screening in emergency department (ED) settings may require dedicated personnel. We evaluated the outcomes, costs and cost-effectiveness of HIV screening when offered by either a member of the ED staff or by an HIV counselor. |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0025575 |
| Alternate Journal | PLoS ONE |
