Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D019564
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D019564
Preferred Name

Unnecessary Procedures

Definitions
Diagnostic, therapeutic, and investigative procedures prescribed and performed by health professionals, the results of which do not justify the benefits or hazards and costs to the patient.
Synonyms
Surgery, Unnecessary
Unnecessary Procedure
Procedures, Unnecessary
Procedure, Unnecessary
Unnecessary Surgery
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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