Which screening is generally not recommended once life expectancy is limited and comorbidities high?
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Correct answer: Screening whose harms outweigh benefit (overscreening)
In older adults with limited life expectancy and multiple comorbidities, certain screenings may cause more harm than benefit (“overscreening”) and should be reconsidered.
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