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Table 2 An example from the analysis

From: Drivers for low-value imaging: a qualitative study of stakeholders’ perspectives in Norway

Summary

Key elements (elements detected in the data)

Key dimensions (broader, more refined categories)

Categorization

It is no longer sufficient for the patient to only show clinical improvement. It must be verified by diagnostic imaging as well. Referrers have expectations and need images

-Not enough with clinical improvement

-Referrers expect and need images

-Clinical examination

-Just to be safe

Defensive medicine