BMJ open quality

OBJECTIVE: To analyse endometriosis diagnostic errors made by clinicians as reported by patients with endometriosis. METHODS: This study deductively analysed qualitative data as part of a larger mixed-methods research study examining 'inva…

Approximately 45% of patients receive medical services with minimal or no benefit (low-value care). In addition to the increasing costs to the health system, performing invasive procedures without an indication poses a potentially preventab…