New study examines medical practice patterns over time

(American Academy of Family Physicians) Variations in medical practice can have serious consequences for the quality, equity and cost of one's health care; however, it's unclear whether these disparities can be attributed to individual differences, from one doctor to another or to changes in your doctor's individual practice over time, perhaps in response to shifts in clinical guidelines or advancements in diagnostic technologists.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news