Overtreatment in the United States

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Authors

Heather Lyu · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Tim Xu · Johns Hopkins University

Daniel J. Brotman · Johns Hopkins University

Brandan Mayer-Blackwell · Johns Hopkins University

Michol A. Cooper · Johns Hopkins University

Michael Daniel · Johns Hopkins University

Elizabeth C. Wick ·

Abstract

From the physician perspective, overtreatment is common. Efforts to address the problem should consider the causes and solutions offered by physicians.

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Healthcare cost, quality, practices Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Healthcare Quality and Management

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Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 12, Issue 9, pp. e0181970-e0181970

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181970

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Overtreatment in the United States

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