Too many patients receiving unnecessary medicine, doctors say

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Too many patients receiving unnecessary medicine, doctors say
Julia Medew
10 Jan 2017

“An international group of leading doctors and academics say up to one-third of many medical procedures are now being done unnecessarily, causing physical, psychological and financial harm that could threaten the viability of healthcare systems.
A landmark report in The Lancet medical journal said more needed to be done to address inappropriate medicine, which includes deliberate over-servicing by doctors for their own financial gain.
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The Lancet report said a fee-for-service payment system was likely fuelling the over-use of medicine in some countries.”

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4394028/…ctors-say/?cs=7

The Lancet
January 8, 2017
Many countries struggle with the question about sustainability, fairness, and equity of their health systems.
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Underuse and overuse of medical and health services exist side-by-side with poor outcomes for health and wellbeing. This Series of four papers and accompanying comments examines the extent of overuse and underuse worldwide, highlights the drivers of inappropriate care,