The Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation: what will its impact be on radiology practice?
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE. The Choosing Wisely initiative is a large-scale effort to reduce the use of unnecessary tests and procedures, many of which involve imaging. CONCLUSION. By identifying specific tests and procedures that are often overused, unnecessary, inappropriate, or ineffective, Choosing Wisely places the onus on physicians to reduce their use.
Medical subject headings
- Decision Making
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Unnecessary Procedures