It's about time the medical societies in this country take aim at the waste that exists in patient care. One of those wastes is Overproduction. In healthcare it is manifested by unnecessary tests and procedures being done to patients. This results in excessive cost and at times, patient harm. In my recently released book Potent Medicine I describe what the responsibilities of all stakeholders are if we are to change the healthcare trajectory. The "five things physicians and patients should question" described below is headed in the right direction. Read the following press release from today.
"At the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® press conference later this morning, leaders from nine specialty societies will identify specific tests or procedures that they say may be overused or unnecessary within their specialty, even though they may be commonly used.
The lists of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” provide specific, evidence-based recommendations physicians and patients should carefully consider, as part of making wise care decisions. This unprecedented campaign aims to spark discussion about the need – or lack thereof – for many frequently ordered tests or treatments.
The press conference begins at 10:00 a.m. and we invite you to follow the proceedings by:
Following @ABIMFoundation on Twitter and using the hashtag, “#choosingwisely.”
The organizations releasing lists as part of Choosing Wisely represent nearly 375,000 physicians:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American Academy of Family Physicians
American College of Cardiology
American College of Physicians
American College of Radiology
American Gastroenterological Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Nephrology
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
Consumer Reports – the world’s largest independent product-testing organization – is also working with the ABIM Foundation and the specialty societies to lead the effort. At today’s press conference, Consumer Reports will announce eleven consumer-oriented organizations joining Choosing Wisely to help disseminate information and educate patients on making wise decisions.At the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely® press conference later this morning, leaders from nine specialty societies will identify specific tests or procedures that they say may be overused or unnecessary within their specialty, even though they may be commonly used.
The lists of “Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” provide specific, evidence-based recommendations physicians and patients should carefully consider, as part of making wise care decisions. This unprecedented campaign aims to spark discussion about the need – or lack thereof – for many frequently ordered tests or treatments.
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