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More is Not Always Better: Study Shows “Cascades of Care” are Harming Patients, Providers.

In Uncategorized by Seth Peterson, Physical Therapist Oro Valley

Have you ever had an x-ray or MRI that led to more tests and appointments?  If so, then you may have experienced a “cascade of care,” which was a term used in a new study in JAMA you can find here.  The study classified “cascades of care” as decisions, further testing, emergency room visits, etc that occurred following an incidental finding from testing.  …