Why Most Australians Consider It Valuable to Find Harmless Abnormalities with Diagnostic Tests: A Mixed-Methods Study
Published online on January 31, 2026
Abstract
Medical Decision Making, Volume 46, Issue 4, Page 432-447, May 2026.
BackgroundIndividuals commonly want diagnostic testing even after being informed the test is clinically unbeneficial and has risks. These preferences are poorly understood but may relate to beliefs that any testing information is valuable. To explore this,...
BackgroundIndividuals commonly want diagnostic testing even after being informed the test is clinically unbeneficial and has risks. These preferences are poorly understood but may relate to beliefs that any testing information is valuable. To explore this,...