7 procedures that do more harm than good
Hospital doctors are still performing inappropriate surgeries that can leave patients with severe complications, a NSW study shows
Hospital doctors are putting patients at risk by continuing to perform seven low-value procedures, Australian researchers warn.
The seven procedures — two of which are being carried out on high-risk patients — are still taking place at NSW public hospitals despite not being recommended by clinical experts.
The procedures include the following:
The researchers, led by Professor Adam Elshaug of the University of Sydney’s school of public health, examined more than 9300 patient records from the state’s 225 public hospitals, looking for incidences of 16 hospital-acquired complications.
