Many doctors order tests that will not find the cause of their patients' complaints.
Radiologists call for curbs on overuse of imaging
24/Aug/2010
Radiologists should play a role in educating ordering physicians about what scans are appropriate and when, and large hospitals, like Massachusetts General in Boston, have developed decision support software that helps doctors ordering scans decide which tests would be best for their patients' complaint.
Source: Reuters
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