The effect of watchful waiting compared to immediate test ordering instructions on general practitioners' blood test ordering behaviour for patients with unexplained complaints; a randomized clinical trial (<a href="http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN55755886">ISRCTN55755886</a>)

The effect of watchful waiting compared to immediate test ordering instructions on general practitioners' blood test ordering behaviour for patients with unexplained complaints; a randomized clinical trial (<a href="http://www.controlled-trials.com/ISRCTN55755886">ISRCTN55755886</a>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immediate blood testing for patients presenting with unexplained complaints in family practice is superfluous from a diagnostic point of view. However, many general pracitioners (GPs) order tests immediately. Watchful waiting reduces...

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Main Authors: van Bokhoven Marloes A, Koch Hèlen, van der Weijden Trudy, Weekers-Muyres Anuska HM, Bindels Patrick JE, Grol Richard PTM, Dinant Geert-Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Implementation Science
Online Access:http://www.implementationscience.com/content/7/1/29

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