Care procedure | Indications | Grade given by the panel during the final step |
---|---|---|
Prescription of antibioticsa | Acute bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, otitis media with effusion, uncomplicated influenza | 88 |
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testinga | In systematic screening of prostate cancer in men older than 50, with no information given to the patient regarding the benefits and risks | 69 |
Prescription of cholinesterase inhibitors and memantinea | Mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease | 62 |
Prescription of statinsa | Primary prevention of cardio-vascular risk in older patients | 43 |
Prescription of benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-like agents a | For insomnia | 38 |
For generalised anxiety | ||
In older patients, for all indications | ||
Prescription of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors) | Type 2 diabetes | 36 |
Prescription of a homeopathic treatment (Influenzinum) | Flu prevention | 35 |
Prescription of antitussive or expectorants agents | For acute cough or acute bronchitis care | 28 |
Long-term prescription of proton pump inhibitors | Without reviewing the indication | 28 |
Prescription of vasodilator agents | Peripheral Arterial Disease | 23 |
Prescription of tramadol or tramadol with paracetamol | Pain care in older patients | 20 |
Prescription of lumbar scanner | Low back pain evolving for less than 6 weeks | 16 |
Prescription of allopurinol | Asymptomatic hyperuricemia in prevention of gout attack, renal hypertension, cardio-vascular disease | 16 |
Prescription of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) | Symptomatic treatment of acute sinusitis and pharyngitis | 14 |
Mammography | Systematic screening for breast cancer in women with no information given to the patient regarding the benefits and risks | 9 |