Do health preferences contradict ordering of EQ-5D labels?
Preference inversions between Levels 4 and 5 on the EQ-5D-5L were tested and confirmed; therefore, valuation studies may find that Levels 4 and 5 have the same value. To mitigate such inversions, labels could be revised or a 4-level version could be considered.
Day-case laser prostatectomy is possible, but the patients must be selected carefully and, perhaps more importantly, a specialist day-case anaesthetist must be available.