Recognizing the Potential for Overdiagnosis: Are High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Assays an Example? – Katy Bell et. al.
Overdiagnosis occurs when persons are labeled with a technically correct diagnosis that does not improve health outcomes. It is a common unintended consequence of early disease detection in asymptomatic persons but also takes place in persons with mild or ambiguous symptoms. Despite initiatives to prevent [...]