NIH R01 · 2025
De-implementation of Low-Value Testing in Patients Undergoing Low-Risk Surgery
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Unnecessary tests and treatments represent two of the greatest sources of preventable patient harm and excess healthcare spending in the United States. Robust evidence demonstrates routine preoperative tests such as electrocardiograms, blood and urine tests, and chest radiographs before low-risk surgery do not prevent adverse events or improve outcomes. In addition, unnecessary preoperative testing can trigger care cascades leading to additional specialty consultations and invasive procedures, potentially resulting in significant patient harm, delays in surgery, and patient financial toxicity. Numerous professional societies recommend against routine preoperative…
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