Healthy Skepticism Library item: 11766

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Publication type: Journal Article

Kenny LM, Goergen SK, Mandel CJ.
Towards the appropriate use of diagnostic imaging
MJA 2007 Oct 15; 187:(8):473-474
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/187_08_151007/letters_151007_fm-3.html

Abstract:

To the Editor: The views of Mendelson and Murray1 regarding inappropriate use of diagnostic imaging and how it might be reduced are timely and important. Unless governments, doctors, the medical imaging industry and consumers acknowledge the significant barriers to Mendelson and Murray’s proposed changes, the number of inappropriate tests will grow…

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