Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study identifies a subgroup of family doctors that ordered too many unnecessary tests.

Health Headlines Commentary for October 15, 2018

Source:

Just 441 Ontario family doctors order nearly 40 per cent of tests considered unnecessary, study finds

Reference:

Physician Characteristics Associated With Ordering 4 Low-Value Screening Tests in Primary Care

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