Choosing Wisely

Question 1

What are the top 5 choosing wisely recommendations for family medicine?

Answer 1

1. No unnecessary imaging of lower back pain unless red flags are present
2. No prescription of antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections thought to be a viral cause or mild sinusitis 69 years of age
3. Don’t order screening EKG’s or CXRs on asymptomatic individuals
4. Don’t order routine annual blood-work unless directly indicated by the risk profile of the individual patient