Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START trying to find better treatments for chronic pain we need to first STOP contributing to it! https://t.co/9JhiQSx321 https://t.co/ZqXbQcfjaB
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care.
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The collective analyses reflect a recognition that unnecessary MRIs can cause harm and incur costs, with examples like calls to 'stop contributing to chronic pain' and notes about how many MRI requests were unnecessary, illustrating moderate agreement and engagement. The tone and wording—such as 'eye-opening' and 'unintended consequences'—highlight the perceived significance of the findings, contributing to a thoughtful and cautious discourse.
Most discussions acknowledge the findings of the publication, emphasizing the potential harms of unnecessary MRI use, indicating agreement with its conclusions.
Posts show moderate interest, with some emphasizing the importance of cautious imaging practices but not deeply exploring alternative solutions.
Many comments actively reference specific aspects of the study, such as the cascade costs and the high rate of inappropriate requests, reflecting thoughtful engagement.
The discussions suggest that the publication could influence clinical practice by raising awareness about overuse and downstream harms, though some focus more on criticism than impact.
Abstract in brief
- Many patients received only anatomical explanations based on age or activity, with limited consideration of mental health or psychosocial factors. - There was a high rate of misinterpretation of MRI results by GPs, resulting in low-value, harmful, or unnecessary follow-up procedures and referrals, with MRI-triggered referrals rarely leading to definitive treatments.
- This overdiagnosis and misdiagnosis caused delays in appropriate care and increased cascade costs significantly beyond the direct expense of MRI imaging. - Overall, the findings highlight the need for improved practices and guidelines in primary care to ensure appropriate MRI use, better interpretation, and holistic patient management to reduce downstream harms and costs.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyMRI HARMS > HELPS Next a eye opening paper highlighting how unnecessary routine MRIs can cause more harm than good for many people! 5/10 https://t.co/9JhiQSwvct
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/706BEiQON0 https://t.co/mWstQ6mJnt
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/n6My9hKzFB via @aparkunan et al https://t.co/0vWuK10Kv7
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/QDoaEUbM4V https://t.co/0nZi0g7OW5
Access to MRI in primary care (GP) for MSK patients? Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? Early, definite diagnosis => improved care! However... Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs... https://t.co/Z3d7oa2Tby
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Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/n6My9hKzFB via @aparkunan et al https://t.co/0vWuK10Kv7
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RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/QDoaEUbM4V https://t.co/0nZi0g7OW5
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2021 Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/xdgcLb9mmU @drbobgill @paulapeters2 @WheelieFUMS @SusanChubb1 @DPACSheffield @vamroses @irisstylosa @BadPutty
RT @AdamMeakins: Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START tr…
RT @AdamMeakins: Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START tr…
RT @AdamMeakins: Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START tr…
RT @AdamMeakins: Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START tr…
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Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START trying to find better treatments for chronic pain we need to first STOP contributing to it! https://t.co/9JhiQSx321 https://t.co/ZqXbQcfjaB
Many patients with MSK issues don’t recover as expected due to iatrogenic and socioeconomical factors! Before we START trying to find better treatments for chromic pain we need to first STOP contributing to it! https://t.co/9JhiQSx321 https://t.co/ZqXbQcfjaB
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @adamdobson123: 2️⃣ THE PROBLEM. 1-4 patients with LBP are referred for imaging https://t.co/KWonP9NsYp Of 306 MSK-MRI requests only 4…
RT @adamdobson123: 2️⃣ THE PROBLEM. 1-4 patients with LBP are referred for imaging https://t.co/KWonP9NsYp Of 306 MSK-MRI requests only 4…
RT @adamdobson123: 2️⃣ THE PROBLEM. 1-4 patients with LBP are referred for imaging https://t.co/KWonP9NsYp Of 306 MSK-MRI requests only 4…
2️⃣ THE PROBLEM. 1-4 patients with LBP are referred for imaging https://t.co/KWonP9NsYp Of 306 MSK-MRI requests only 4.9% were indicated and only 1.3% lead to change in management https://t.co/RJxza7NBdL
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/706BEj8Y18 https://t.co/RGxkm1wO4B
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/o8VRX6ptAW
@ThomasRoth91 Careful with the GP bashing, cannot understate difficulty in addressing ICE in often <10mins. However as per paper below we know primary care MSK MRI doesn’t “work” this is why locally cannot request MRI (Cambridgeshire) https://t.co/YIotAX2SCb
RT @AdamMeakins: MRI HARMS > HELPS Next a eye opening paper highlighting how unnecessary routine MRIs can cause more harm than good for ma…
RT @AdamMeakins: MRI HARMS > HELPS Next a eye opening paper highlighting how unnecessary routine MRIs can cause more harm than good for ma…
MRI HARMS > HELPS Next a eye opening paper highlighting how unnecessary routine MRIs can cause more harm than good for many people! 5/10 https://t.co/9JhiQSwvct
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care | BMJ Open Quality https://t.co/tUhEQefsJc
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/706BEj8qbA https://t.co/eOli5Ks2tP
[5/5] Źródło: Sajid IM, Parkunan A, Frost K Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care BMJ Open Quality 2021;10:e001287
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary car https://t.co/tUSOHVwJ5J via @imransajid et al
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/0q5hCebe5Q
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RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
RT @Retlouping: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in…
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/706BEiQON0 https://t.co/mWstQ6mJnt
@drdavidevans So no citation then… and you clearly are unaware of both the benefits and issues with early imaging for all types of LBP so let me help you out with a few papers you should read! https://t.co/9JhiQSwvct https://t.co/WUPQMpRNor https://t.co/jCyXix5g2t
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RT @LessIsMoreMed: Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI…
More about why imaging can be harmful….https://t.co/kAOPAHEHFc
Access to MRI in primary care (GP) for MSK patients? Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? Early, definite diagnosis => improved care! However... Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs... https://t.co/Z3d7oa2Tby
Unintended consequences: quantifying the benefits, iatrogenic harms and downstream cascade costs of musculoskeletal MRI in UK primary care https://t.co/KM6FQqZW7I latest original research from @BMJOpenQuality @SWBHnhs https://t.co/4k5OpGWcHq