|Articles|April 5, 2012

Poll of the Week: Overused Imaging Exams

As part of the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign, the ACR released five common imaging tests that should be discussed before being ordered. Do you agree these tests are often overused or unnecessary?

As part of the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely campaign, the ACR released five common imaging tests that should be discussed before being ordered.

Do you agree with their list? What other tests are overused?

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