The initiative aims at engaging physicians and patients in conversations to help reduce overuse of tests and procedures.
The ASA list identifies five targeted, evidence-based recommendations that can support conversations between patients and physicians about which of the tests or procedures are necessary.
Read the ASA’s list here.
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