overdiagnosis

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Introduction

Characterized by poor benefit/risk ratio. That is, harms exceed benefits. Example cited: screening for prostate cancer in average risk men

References

  1. ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022
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