Health Services Misuse
| Definition: |
Excessive or unnecessary utilization of health services by patients or physicians. |
| Notes: |
misuse, overuse or abuse by patient or physician; DF: HEALTH SERV MISUSE |
| Also Called: |
Abuse of Health Services,Health Services Overutilization |
Health Services Misuse Categories.
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Unnecessary Procedures - Diagnostic, therapeutic, and investigative procedures prescribed and performed by health professionals, the results of which do not justify the benefits or hazards and costs to the patient. |
Health Services Misuse Definitions and Terms
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