Newspaper/Magazine Article ‘He thought what he was doing was good for people.’ Why is it so difficult to prevent unnecessary medical procedures in the U.S. health-care system? Citation Text: Outcalt C. The Atlantic. August 2021. Copy Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL September 1, 2021 Outcalt C. The Atlantic. August 2021. Overuse and unnecessary care lead to serious patient harms and a cascade of negative consequences. This story describes the overuse behavior of one surgeon to illustrate influences contributing to the problem. Free full text Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Outcalt C. The Atlantic. August 2021. Copy Citation Related Resources From the Same Author(s) When the misdiagnosis is child abuse. September 2, 2020 Rethinking hospital restraints. September 3, 2014 The doctor doesn't listen to her. But the media is starting to. 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