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KEY RESOURCES & READINGS

Curated clinical resources, key experts and condition-specific guidance.

All resources are free to access and updated regularly.

Key Experts in this field

Prof John Brodersen
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Dr Mina Johansson

Core Resources

EUROPREV - Overdiagnosis Webinars

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Free webinars and videos on overdiagnosis in primary care. Recommended by Dr Rodriguez-Benito. Dr Iona Heath is keynote at EUROPREV Forum 2026.

Overdiagnosis: What It Is and What It Isn't

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Brodersen et al., BMJ EBM 2018. Most widely cited foundational definition paper - recommended starting point for any GP new to this topic.

Focusing on Overdiagnosis as a Driver of Too Much Medicine

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Brodersen et al., BMJ 2018 Explores how overdiagnosis drives unnecessary investigations, treatments and harm. Argues that tackling overdiagnosis is central to reducing the wider problem of too much medicine in modern healthcare.

STOPP/START Criteria

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Evidence-based tools for reviewing medications in older patients. Directly relevant to overdiagnosis and overtreatment in elderly populations.

NICE Do Not Do Recommendations

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Regularly updated list of interventions that should not be routinely offered in the NHS. Practical and actionable across a wide range of clinical areas.

Choosing Wisely Campaign

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International campaign promoting conversations about unnecessary tests and treatments. Organised by clinical specialty with UK-specific guidance.

Condition-specific resources : 

Type 2 Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes

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HbA1C thresholds and progression rates

Hypertension and Blood Pressure​

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White coat Hypertension and ABPM

Thyroid - Subclinical Hypothyroidism

TSH testing, treatment evidence and repeat testing

Mental Health - Depression & Anxiety

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Medicalisation of normal distress and questionnaire over-reliance

Asthma​

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Spirometry, FeNO and Objective testing

Cancer Screening - PSA & Mammography

Prostate and breast cancer overdiagnosis and shared decision-making

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