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Why Do Doctors Overtreat? For Many, It's What They're Trained To Do

The habit of ordering unneeded tests and treatments drives up medical costs. It's a pattern doctors often learn in medical school and residency. (Getty Images)
The habit of ordering unneeded tests and treatments drives up medical costs. It's a pattern doctors often learn in medical school and residency. (Getty Images)

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