The medical tests and treatments you should think twice about

By Julia Medew
Updated October 30 2016 - 11:08am, first published October 13 2016 - 12:15am
The choosing wisely campaign aims to reduce unnecessary tests. Photo: Patrick Fallon
The choosing wisely campaign aims to reduce unnecessary tests. Photo: Patrick Fallon

Australians and their doctors are wasting money on potentially harmful tests and treatments, including some for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, coeliac disease and sexually transmitted infections, a new report says.

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