Introduction Some laboratory testing practices may be of low value, leading to wasted
resources and potential patient harm. Our scoping review investigated factors and …

We place an upper bound on the degree to which policies aimed at improving the
information deficiencies of patients may lead to greater adherence to clinical guidelines and …

Rationale Preoperative care is one of the main areas in which to address low‐value care. A
detailed definition of what low‐value care is in this period of the surgical care journey paves …

Background The impact of routine preoperative anesthesia evaluations on potential
perioperative complications remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effect of …

Abstract Background In 2012, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) published
guidelines recommending against routine preoperative laboratory testing for low‐risk …

Objective With advancements in minimally invasive techniques, the use of spinal fusion
surgery is rapidly increasing and transfusion rates are decreasing. Routine preoperative …

Study objective To assess the utility of preoperative testing in ASA physical status 1 and 2
patients undergoing outpatient surgery across several surgical specialties. Design …

Abstract In 2002, the American Heart Association guidelines established that routinary
preoperative studies in low-risk patients (ASA I and II) are unnecessary. This fact has been …

Introduction: Routine preoperative testing for low-risk surgeries without a clinical indication
should be avoided; however, such tests are still frequently performed in Japan. This study …

Background: Routine tests before ophthalmologic surgery in adult patients are no longer
recommended. However, there are limited data on the utility of routine preoperative tests for …