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Journalists' views on media coverage of medical tests and overdiagnosis: a qualitative study.

Mary O'KeeffeBrooke NickelThomas DakinChristopher G MaherLoai AlbarqouniKirsten Jo McCafferyAlexandra L BarrattRay Moynihan
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Effectively communicating overdiagnosis is a challenge in light of common beliefs about the benefits of testing and the culture of current journalism practices. Providing journalists with training, support and better access to information about potential harms of tests could aid critical reporting of tests.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • emergency department
  • health information
  • adverse drug
  • human health