Daniel Morgan

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Daniel Morgan, an expert in epidemiology and public health, and Dr. Deborah Korenstein, an internist and health services researcher, tackle the complexities of medical overuse. They explore the pitfalls of overt testing and overdiagnosis, particularly the risks of incidentalomas found during imaging. The hosts delve into the controversies surrounding procalcitonin testing and unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for viral infections. The conversation offers valuable insights into the urgent need for better medical decision-making and patient-centered care.

Daniel Morgan, an infectious disease physician and professor at the University of Maryland, dives into the importance of diagnostic stewardship. He discusses strategies to optimize test selection and the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals to reduce errors. The conversation highlights the balance between necessary and excessive testing, especially regarding antimicrobial resistance. Morgan also examines the integration of automated rules in decision-making and the pivotal role of allied health professionals in enhancing diagnostic processes.

Mathematics professor and author Manil Suri and physician and professor Daniel Morgan discuss false positives in diagnostic tests, the impact of rarity on accuracy, prenatal testing for rare diseases, and the lack of statistical education in medical schools.