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Examining patient perspectives on low‐value care: Findings from a survey on preoperative testing for cataract surgery

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By John Bartlett Verified, Ira S. Hofer, Alast Ahmadi, Victor F. Duval
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INTRODUCTION Despite national recommendations against routine preoperative (pre-op) testing before cataract surgery, over 80% of Medicare patients still receive this low-value care.1, 2 Although theories have been proposed to explain drivers such as institutional requirements and legal concerns, the impact of patient influence has not been previously reported.3, 4 The patient-provider interaction has been identified as a significant driver of excessive testing in other healthcare settings.5...
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