Doctors Identify Overused Tests And Procedures In ‘Choosing Wisely’ Campaign
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Physician specialty societies participating in the campaign each identified five tests or treatments that are commonly used but not always necessary.
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