Echocardiograms for Valve Disease (ACC) →
When do you need an echocardiogram?
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Echocardiography After Valve Surgery (STS) →
Sometimes the echocardiogram imaging test is done very soon after heart valve surgery, while you are still in the hospital. Usually that's not useful.
EKGs and Exercise Stress Tests (AAFP) →
EKGs or exercise stress tests usually aren't necessary for people without symptoms.
Feeding Tubes for People With Alzheimer’s (AGS, AAHPM) →
Feeding tubes sometimes do more harm than good. Here’s why.
Fetal Ultrasound (Healthcare Bluebook) →
What's a fair price for a fetal ultrasound?
Five Physical Therapy Treatments You Probably Don’t Need (APTA) →
Five common physical therapy treatments can lead to harm, more tests, and greater costs.
Five Questions to Ask About a New Drug (poster) →
Make sure you understand the drug, why you're taking it, what to expect, and what to watch out for.
Five Questions to Ask About Medical Tests Before Surgery (posters) →
Talk to your doctor to make sure you end up with the right pre-op tests.
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor (large posters) →
This poster offers five questions that patients should ask their doctor before agreeing to any medical test or procedure.
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor (rack cards) →
Here's a rack card designed for waiting rooms and exam rooms: Don't know what to ask your health care provider? Here are five questions.
