Impact of a quality programme on overindication of surgeries for endometriosis and cholecystectomies

Impact of a quality programme on overindication of surgeries for endometriosis and cholecystectomies

Approximately 45% of patients receive medical services with minimal or no benefit (low-value care). In addition to the increasing costs to the health system, performing invasive procedures without an indication poses a potentially preventable risk to patient safety. This study aimed to determine whe...

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Main Authors: Otavio Berwanger, Miguel Cendoroglo Neto, Sidney Klajner, Mauro Dirlando Conte de Oliveira, Haggeas da Silveira Fernandes, Ana Luiz Vasconcelos, Fernanda Aparecida de Paula Russo, Daniel Tavares Malheiro, Giancarlo Colombo, Paula Pelegrini, Vanessa Teich, Alexandre Marra, Fernando Gatti de Menezes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-11-01
Series:BMJ Open Quality
Online Access:https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/12/4/e002178.full

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