Inappropriate laboratory testing in internal medicine inpatients: Prevalence, causes and interventions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.02.002
Abstract: Background To reduce overutilization of laboratory testing many interventions have been tried, but selecting the most effective intervention for a given setting is challenging. To be sustainable, interventions need to align with healthcare providers' needs… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; internal medicine; testing internal; inappropriate laboratory ... See more keywords
Causes of Inappropriate Laboratory Test Ordering from the Perspective of Medical Laboratory Technical Professionals: Implications for Research and Education.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac076
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Inappropriate laboratory test ordering is a significant and persistent problem. Many causes have been identified and studied. Medical laboratory professionals (MLPs) are technical staff within clinical laboratories who are uniquely positioned to comment on… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory test; test ordering; inappropriate laboratory; test ... See more keywords