Cost-minimization modeling of venous thromboembolism diagnostics: performing limited compression ultrasound in primary health care reduces costs compared to referring patients to a hospital

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Table 1 Public and private costs

Costs to the public purse	Costs to the individual plus lost working time
Health care centre cost	Health care centre patient fee
Emergency department cost	Emergency department patient fee
Travel expenses	Working time and leisure time lost