Not performing ‘expansive diagnostic tests’ proves to be expensive for this doctor
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January - 2024, Posted On: 01 January 2024
Suffering from fever, cough and vomiting, patient consulted a doctor who prescribed some medicines. But to no avail. The doctor added some more medicines, but it did not alleviate patient’s condition.
Several tests were performed, including Mantoux test. Although the test was negative for TB, the doctor started ATT treatment. Patient’s condition worsened.