CMAJ, Cost of Health Care, Duke, MRI, Orthopedics / 18.09.2013
MRIs of the Knee: How big a role is doctor’s financial stake?
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Matthew P. Lungren, MD
Duke University Medical Center
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings of the study?
Dr. Lungren: In the single center study, knee MRIs are more likely to be normal when the referring doctor has a financial stake in the imaging center or the equipment used; these data suggest that some of these examinations may be unnecessary.
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