Step into the world of vascular medicine, where I came across a puzzling scenario that raised questions about clinician motivations. The head of my HMO asked me to review a physician's case records due to an unusual surge in bilateral venous ablation procedures. Among approximately 30 to 35 cases, nearly 80% were bilateral—a rarity that sparked suspicion. While I lacked direct patient contact to confirm anything, the pattern hinted at potential overuse of procedures, a matter I flagged for concern.
#ClinicianMotivations #MedicalReview #ProcedureOveruse
Don Gaede is an internal medicine and vascular medicine physician.
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