Don’t order a test unless you:
A) know how to interpret the result
&
B) understand how likely it is to panic the patient
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A) know how to interpret the result
&
B) understand how likely it is to panic the patient
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As a corollary to B) remember that many modern patient portals allow them access to tests in real time, which has changed the framing of results delivery