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Overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a quality problem: insights from healthcare improvement research. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a quality problem: insights from healthcare improvement research. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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  • Published March 2018

Overdiagnosis and overtreatment as a quality problem: insights from healthcare improvement research.



    Overdiagnosis and overtreatment can result in physical, financial, and emotional harm for patients. This commentary suggests applying quality improvement approaches to address overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Tactics discussed include clear articulation of the problem and contributing factors, use of theory-driven approaches for designing initiatives, and monitoring the impact of improvement efforts.












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