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SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE
in place. By not routinely imaging patients with acute LBP, there is potential to reduce harms and costs without affecting clinical outcomes. Our current research includes a retrospective medical records review to assess imaging that was ordered within six weeks of the onset of symptoms that were not
multifaceted education interventions, computer-based feedback, and consultation may be effective in reducing inappropriate imaging for LBP. We are working with residencies to adopt Choosing Wisely metrics relevant to their program. Starting with today’s learners has the tremendous advantage that it informs the behavior of tomorrow’s attending physicians and teachers.
CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
■ LEEANN TANAKA, DO is a second-year Family Medicine Resident at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del.
■ OMAR A. KHAN, MD, MHS, FAAFP is Physician Leader of the Primary Care
and Community Medicine Service Line
at Christiana Care Health System and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, both in Newark, Del. and a Clinical Associate Professor at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
■ ERIC V. JACKSON, MD, MBA is Director of Health Care Delivery Science at the Value Institute at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del. and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.
■ KRISTEN E. MILLER, DrPH is the Associate Director of Human Factors at the Value Institute at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del.
■ TZE C. CHIAM, PhD is the Associate Director of Research Informatics at the Value Institute at Christiana Health System in Newark, Del.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We gratefully acknowledge the guidance and contributions of Alan Greenglass, MD and Kert Anzilotti, MD of Christiana Care Health System.
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