Choosing Wisely, a campaign developed by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation, is designed to help patients and physicians begin a conversation about which medical tests and procedures are really necessary for proper treatment. The idea is to encourage a dialogue between patients and physicians so that the right care is delivered at the right time – and not duplicative of other tests or procedures or potentially harmful to the patient.
Please click here to learn more about what tests and procedures may be best for your situation and for suggestions on how to decide what is truly appropriate for your care.