Groups of Physicians Who Are Recommending Ways to Reduce Wasteful

question 3

Multiple Choice

Groups of physicians who are recommending ways to reduce wasteful spending without harming patients are suggesting which of the following steps?

• A)Early imaging for most back pain
• B)Repeat colonoscopies within five years of the first test
• C)Eliminating tests ordered largely to prevent possible lawsuits
• D)Cardiac stress tests for patients without coronary symptoms
• E)All of the above

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