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The Benefits and Risks of Medical Testing; How do Doctors Decide Which Tests to Perform
Category: Health
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2023-04-20 05:00:00
Description: the-benefits-and-risks-of-medical-testing-how-do-doctors-decide-which-tests-to-performMedical testing is done to detect potential health conditions, and we know that early detection can reduce the risk of some serious health disorders and help clinicians to treat diseases more effectively. Screening tests, however, can also cause harm in certain situations. Listen as MIT Medical primary care provider Dr. Kamau Karanja discusses medical testing and the risks and benefits that clinicians consider when deciding which tests to perform.
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