Addressing overuse starts with physicians: Choosing Wisely Canada.

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Authors

Karen McDonald · Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador

Tai Huynh · Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador

Ciara Pendrith · Women in Science and Engineering Newfoundland and Labrador

Abstract

Physicians have a widely understood social contract to first do no harm. Unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures cause harm to patients, as elegantly illustrated in the article “Rational test ordering in family medicine” in the June 2015 edition of Canadian Family Physician. [1][1] The

Topics & Keywords

Healthcare cost, quality, practices Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 62, Issue 3, pp. 199-200, 207

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