Why are more doctors recommending that their patients self-test?
A vast body of clinical evidence supports the benefits of self-testing and it gives patients better control over their health in several ways. First, because doctors can quickly be alerted if PT/INR levels are out of range, you can adjust your patients’ dosage faster ito avoid any complications that might otherwise have occurred. Second, it better suits patient’s lifestyles as it allows them to test when convenient and it allows them to test at home, avoiding travel to the lab. Thirdly, most health plans recognize the advantages of self-testing and offer reimbursement for it.
