Australia guide for tests risk/benefits:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Benefits, risks and decision-making in relation to medical tests and treatments is discussed in a new Australian publication - "Making decisions about tests and treatments: principles for better communication" - developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). "Based on the principle that good communication can build trust, reduce the likelihood of mishaps and empower consumers and professionals through more effective clinical practice, this toolkit has the potential to make a real positive difference in healthcare," said Professor Warwick Anderson, the NHMRC's CEO.