The ASA and other organizations noted this decision would hinder efforts at evaluating outcomes data because “linking clinical registries to the SSDMF allows for the verification of ‘life status’ of patients who otherwise would be lost for follow up after their treatment.”
“Research based on this information helps physicians to provide information to today’s patients and families to help them with decision making.”
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