Zero surprise, with the rampant practice of defensive medicine and now with new technology like multidetector CT heart scan. Having the media publicize these tests also does no favors, as it simply encourages the public to ask for these tests. (via The Health Care Blog)
Newsflash: Use of CT scans is increasing
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