Medical Maximizing Preferences and Beliefs About Cancer Among US Adults
Alexander S. Chiu,
Ines Hoxha,
Catherine B. Jensen
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceMedical overutilization contributes to significant health care expenditures and exposes patients to questionably beneficial surgery and unnecessary risk.ObjectivesTo understand public attitudes toward medical utilization and the association of these attitudes with beliefs about cancer.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsIn this cross-sectional survey study conducted from August 26 to October 28, 2020, US-based, English-speaking adults were recruited from the general public using Prolific Academic, a res… Show more
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