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Prior Information About Normal Test Results Can Help Reassure Patients |
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Giving patients prior information about diagnostic tests can help improve patient outcomes and give reassurance, says a new BMJ study.Providing reassurance is a large part of doctors' and other health professionals' roles. Yet many patients remain anxious about their condition even after the results of investigative tests come back 'normal' (i.e. the test does not reveal any particular problems). [click link for full article]
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