Emergency Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Regarding <scp>ACEP</scp>'s Choosing Wisely Recommendations: A Survey Study

Abstract

Despite familiarity with Choosing Wisely, many emergency physicians report performing low-value services. Primary reasons for low-value services differ: antibiotic prescribing was driven by patient/family expectations, while concern for serious diagnosis influenced advanced diagnostic imaging. Greater efforts are needed to promote effective dissemination and implementation; such efforts may be targeted based on differing reasons for low-value services.