Additional Investigations and Referrals by Primary Care Physicians in Uncertain Clinical Situations: Cross-Sectional Study Using Virtual Patient–Based Scenarios

Abstract BackgroundUncertainty affects at least 20% of primary care consultations, possibly leading primary care physicians to order additional investigations or referrals, affecting cost-effectiveness and patient safety. Experience is a key determinant in making these orders,...

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Published in:	JMIR Formative Research
Main Authors:	Mathieu Lorenzo, Thierry Pelaccia, Emmanuel Triby, Yunus Can, Romain Krider, Hubert Maisonneuve, Nicolas Fernandez
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JMIR Publications 2026-03-01
Online Access:	https://formative.jmir.org/2026/1/e71717