The widespread introduction of sophisticated technology in neonatal and perinatal care in many countries, without assessment, has resulted in weakened impact, increased costs, diversion of resources and a dehumanized approach to health care. The WHO Regional Office for Europe, with the Bureau for International Health of the Istituto per l'Infanzia (‎ a WHO Collaborating Centre)‎, co-sponsored a course in 1995 to help decision-makers and planners evaluate the appropriateness of equipment for their perinatal care needs and to plan its purchase, use ...