More guidance needed for primary care physicians who perform ultrasound diagnostics
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25 May 2022More guidance needed for primary care physicians who perform ultrasound diagnostics
While the use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in the primary care setting may lead to faster and more precise diagnoses and referrals, overscreening can lead to unintended harms to patients, including over- or under-diagnosis and overtreatment. A new study published in Annals of Family Medicine examined general practitioners'(GP) understanding of appropriate ultrasound use versus how early adopters actually use it in their practices.
