The Testing Epidemic
Daily labs are commonly ordered on hospitalized patients. While such tests may be indicated when patients are acutely ill and the clinical picture is unclear, there are many times when this is not the case.
Author: Sarah Olofsson
Contributing Writer
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Sarah is a third year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, and Society and Spanish from Butler University. At SLU, she was president of the Global Health Learning Community, while also serving on the executive board of the student run free clinic. Her interests include healthcare policy and global health.
Contributing Writer
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Sarah is a third year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, and Society and Spanish from Butler University. At SLU, she was president of the Global Health Learning Community, while also serving on the executive board of the student run free clinic. Her interests include healthcare policy and global health.