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Preventing Overdiagnosis.

National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. September 1–3, 2015; The National Institutes of Health, Natcher Building, Bethesda, MD.

Overdiagnosis has emerged as a quality and safety concern due to its potential to harm patients and their families. This conference will explore methods to define overdiagnosis, why it occurs, and strategies toreduce its incidence. The deadline for submitting abstracts is March 31, 2015.

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