Search Tag: low-value services

IMAGING Management

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2015 12 Oct

Researchers analysed use of seven low-value clinical services in Choosing Wisely campaign and found notable declines in two services: the use of imaging for headaches and cardiac imaging in low risk patients. Their findings are reported in JAMA Internal Medicine . One way to minimise healthcare costs is to reduce the use of unnecessary medical procedures...Read more