Reducing Low-Value Testing in Family Medicine: High-Yield Diagnostic Stewardship for Common Outpatient Complaints Review Abstract Low-value diagnostic testing is common in family medicine. These tests can expose patients to false-positive results, incidental findings, and unnecessary treatments. They may also involve radiation, lead to higher costs,
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Why Diagnostic Stewardship in the ED Actually Reduces Medical Errors
Why Diagnostic Stewardship in the ED Actually Reduces Medical Errors Introduction Diagnostic stewardship represents a critical yet underutilized approach to reducing medical errors in emergency medicine. In fact, history and physical examination alone provide 73%-94% of the information needed for accurate diagnosis,
