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CMA’s Forum on General and Family Practice Issues and College of Family Physicians of Canada -Canadi

There is little evidence to indicate there is value in routine blood tests in asymptomatic patients; instead, this practice is more likely to produce false positive results that may lead to additional unnecessary testing. The decision to perform screening tests, and the selection of which tests to perform, should be done with careful consideration of the patient’s age, sex and any possible risk factors.

Choosing Wisely Canada

CMA’s Forum on General and Family Practice Issues and College of Family Physicians of Canada -Canadi

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Choosing Wisely Canada

CMA’s Forum on General and Family Practice Issues and College of Family Physicians of Canada -Canadi

There is little evidence that detection of coronary artery stenosis in asymptomatic patients at low risk for coronary heart disease improves health outcomes. False positive tests are likely to lead to harm through unnecessary invasive procedures, over-treatment and misdiagnosis. Chest X-rays for asymptomatic patients with no specific indications for the imaging have a trivial diagnostic yield, but a significant number of false positive reports. Potential harms of such routine screening exceed ...

Choosing Wisely Canada

CMA’s Forum on General and Family Practice Issues and College of Family Physicians of Canada -Canadi

For further information please visit the website of the initiative (link below)

Choosing Wisely Canada

CMA’s Forum on General and Family Practice Issues and College of Family Physicians of Canada -Canadi

Red flags include, but are not limited to, severe or progressive neurological deficits or when serious underlying conditions such as osteomyelitis are suspected. Imaging of the lower spine before six weeks does not improve outcomes.