When it comes to medical tests and treatments; more is not always better

When it comes to medical tests and treatments; more is not always better“There is a lot of evidence that shows that physicians and patients too often pursue tests and treatments that are not necessary valuable — in fact they may actually cause harm to patients.”

Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto

 

Read the Commentary: The Canadian public needs to know more is not always better when it comes to healthcare

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