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Optimizing Diagnostic Stewardship: The Clinician’s Perspective

Recommendations focus on reducing unnecessary testing and treatment while improving diagnostic accuracy.

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7 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Diagnostic stewardship can improve patient outcomes.

  • 2

    42% of C. difficile cases were misdiagnosed.

  • 3

    Collaboration among healthcare teams is crucial.

  • 4

    Reflex toxin testing can lower infection rates.

  • 5

    Institutional guidelines aid in appropriate test ordering.

  • 6

    Avoiding overtreatment is essential in patient care.

  • 7

    Resources from SHEA offer practical guidance.

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Optimizing Diagnostic Stewardship: The Clinician’s Perspective

Recommendations focus on reducing unnecessary testing and treatment while improving diagnostic accuracy.

  • by Jim Gallagher, senior managing editor

  • November 15, 2025

  • 4 min

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