Scientific American: Putting tests to the test
Posted on Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2013 — 12:23 PM
The overuse of many medical tests and interventions wastes money and can actually harm patients, say more than two dozen medical societies. Daniel Barocas, assistant professor of urology, is quoted.
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