We all know that most of our medical expenses occur at the end of life. This study reported by AuntMinnie showed that stage 4 Medicare cancer patients were being sent for advanced imaging studies more frequently than those with earlier stages of disease. The conclusion drawn by the investigators was that guidelines have to be developed for the appropriate use of advanced imaging in stage 4 cancer patients. I suspect the Government and other payers will be looking closely at the results of this investigation.

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