Choosing Wisely in Critical Care Maximizing Value in the Intensive Care Unit.
Chest. 2014 Oct 9;
Authors: Angus DC, Deutschman CS, Hall JB, Wilson KC, Munro CL, Hill NS
Abstract
Abstract: Overuse of medical tests and treatments wastes health care resources and leads to unnecessary complications, while underuse results in delayed or missed diagnoses and treatment opportunities. Such problems are well recognized and there have been multiple attempts to correct inappropriate diagnostic testing and treatment over the past several decades. However, sustainable solutions have proven to be elusive.
PMID: 25317583 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]