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Over 150 potentially low-value health care practices: an Australian study

Ian E Haines
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (2): . || doi: 10.5694/mja12.11694
Published online: 4 February 2013

To the Editor: The Medical Journal of Australia’s recent focus on making the best use of finite health resources is an essential discussion if Australia is going to continue to enjoy a high-quality and affordable health care system.


  • Cabrini Monash Department of Medical Oncology, Melbourne, VIC.


Correspondence: Ian.haines@monash.edu

Competing interests:

No relevant disclosures.

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