Too much of a good thing is a blog series that is published as a collaboration between Wiser Healthcare and Croakey.org. The series investigates how to reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment in Australia and globally. The articles are also available for republication by public interest organisations, upon request.
What is overdiagnosed cancer? And why does it matter?
One of the four areas of focus for development of the new National Preventive Health Strategy is “current and emerging opportunities in cancer and chronic disease population screening”, and Health Minister Greg Hunt has sought advice on whether a lung cancer screening program should be introduced. It is timely [...]