Published: June 29, 2016

Information for patients

In 2012 the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation launched Choosing Wisely® with a goal of advancing a national dialogue on avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.


ChoosingWiselyIn 2012 the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation launched Choosing Wisely® with a goal of advancing a national dialogue on avoiding wasteful or unnecessary medical tests, treatments, and procedures.

TonsilsChoosing Wisely centers around conversations between providers and patients informed by the evidence-based recommendations. You can access the AAO-HNSF Choosing Wisely List of 10 Things Providers and Patients Should Question at www.entnet.org/ChoosingWisely.

Download the patient information sheet What Are Tonsils and Adenoids to share with your patients.


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