The first time having the ‘just screen me for everything’ conversation

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The first time having the ‘just screen me for everything’ conversation

Jo Scott-Jones

Jo Scott-Jones

Dartboard analogy
Screening tests are like dart boards – if you are at low risk of an illness, doing a test is not likely to hit the triple 20 target [Image: Proxyclick Visitor Management System on Unsplash]

Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at what you can do to prevent overdiagnosis and overtreatment when patients ask for an overall health check

Key actions, Explore what prompted the question and ask about patient expectations. Use the practice management system to identify appropriate screening and inte, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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