Choosing wisely in the ED: The diagnostic cascade of needless medical testing in a two-level study

The diagnostic cascade in the emergency department (ED) has not been fully elucidated.AimTo inspect whether the usage of consulting medicine and imaging contributes to hospital outcomes. We also propose a theoretical model for better understanding the diagnostic cascade of needless medical testing.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - December 28, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Mor Saban, Barniv Hava, Patito Heli, Shachar Tal, Haber Reuben, Salama Rabia, Darawsha Aziz Source Type: research