A doctor warns against overordering lab tests

A doctor warns against overordering lab tests

“Make no mistake; patients should take charge of their own health. But a little knowledge without context or clinical judgment can cause a lot of trouble to patients and doctors alike. Unnecessary anxiety and wasted time and money-chasing wild goose lab results may not be a good thing. Be careful, doctor. Don’t order lab tests that you don’t really need. You’re asking for trouble.”