Choosing Wisely and reducing the simultaneous ordering of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-react...
Choosing Wisely and reducing the simultaneous ordering of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein testing in a large safety net system
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US: Oxford University Press
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C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) are commonly used inflammatory markers. C-reactive protein is more sensitive and specific for monitoring acute inflammation. However, it is commonly co-ordered with ESR despite recommendations against this. Our objective was to reduce unnecessary ESR orders...
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Choosing Wisely and reducing the simultaneous ordering of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein testing in a large safety net system
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2847748104
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_2847748104
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0002-9173,1943-7722
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1943-7722
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10.1093/ajcp/aqad093
