
doi: 10.1136/bmj.e4743
pmid: 22802402
Moynihan and colleagues’ report highlights the increasing trend for overdiagnosis, particularly of endocrine disorders.1 Similar concerns exist for overdiagnosis and overtreatment of vitamin D deficiency.2 3 Currently, the appropriate timing and frequency of testing for the diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency is unclear. The cost of testing in …
110306 - Endocrinology, cost effectiveness, Australia, Humans, vitamin D, Unnecessary Procedures, diagnostic errors, Vitamin D Deficiency, testing, 920106 - Endocrine Organs and Diseases (excl. Diabetes)
110306 - Endocrinology, cost effectiveness, Australia, Humans, vitamin D, Unnecessary Procedures, diagnostic errors, Vitamin D Deficiency, testing, 920106 - Endocrine Organs and Diseases (excl. Diabetes)
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