Doctors list 90 tests patients really don't need
Don't be afraid to question your doctor and ask, "Do I really need that?" (February 21, 2013 8:29 PM)
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Narcotics should not be prescribed for migraine headaches, annual electrocardiograms are a no-no for low-risk patients, and cough and cold medications should never be given to children younger than 4, doctors announced Thursday.
Physicians from 17 leading specialty organizations produced lists with 90 tests, treatments and procedures that patients really don't need.
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