"Five Things Physicians and Patients Should Question"
Choosing Wisely: An Initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation
San Diego Physician magazine is publishing various Choosing Wisely lists of “Things Physicians and Patients Should Question.” Choosing Wisely is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation to help physicians and patients engage in conversations to reduce overuse of tests and procedures, and support physician efforts to help patients make smart and effective care choices.
Originally conceived and piloted by the National Physicians Alliance through a Putting the Charter Into Practice grant, leading medical specialty societies, along with Consumer Reports, have identified tests or procedures commonly used in their fields whose necessity should be questioned and discussed. The resulting lists of “Things Physicians and Patients Should Question” will spark discussion about the need — or lack thereof — for many frequently ordered tests or treatments.
Click on the following links for the lists published so far: