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> You are never disadvantaged by knowing more about what's inside your body. Yes, you are. This has a name - over-testing, over-diagnosis, and over-treatment.
by DanBC 4y ago
> You are never disadvantaged by knowing more about what's inside your body.
Yes, you are. This has a name - over-testing, over-diagnosis, and over-treatment. It's a significant cause of harm in healthcare.
https://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j4070 https://www.bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j4070
https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/31/1/54 https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/31/1/54
https://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/whole-body-scans-to-screen-for-cancer/ https://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/whole-body-...