Preventing overuse of laboratory diagnostics: a case study into diagnosing anaemia in Dutch general practice

Preventing overuse of laboratory diagnostics: a case study into diagnosing anaemia in Dutch general practice

Abstract Background More information is often thought to improve medical decision-making, which may lead to test overuse. This study assesses which out of 15 laboratory tests contribute to diagnosing the underlying cause of anaemia by general practitioners (GPs) and determines a potentially more eff...

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Main Authors: Michelle M. A. Kip, Martijn L. J. Oonk, Mark-David Levin, Annemarie Schop, Patrick J. E. Bindels, Ron Kusters, Hendrik Koffijberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Subjects:
Anemia
Data analysis, statistical
Diagnoses and laboratory examinations
General practice
Optimal testing
Overuse
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12911-020-01198-8

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