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Ulysses syndrome
 — unnecessary investigation in older people
Author(s)Preeti Gupta, Bimal Bhowmick
Journal titleGM (Geriatric Medicine), vol 40 no 2, February 2010
Pagespp pp 88-90
Sourcehttp://www.gerimed.co.uk
KeywordsPatients ; Health [elderly] ; Screening.
AnnotationUlysses syndrome is the name attributed to needless investigations conducted as a result of false-positive test results. Pathogenesis of this syndrome lies in over-investigation due to mass screening, uncritical examination, misinterpretation of results, and chance findings. In older patients, results may be abnormal and need to be interpreted with caution to avoid Ulysses syndrome, which can lead to needless distress to patients and a waste of human and financial resources. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-100407203 A
ClassmarkLF: CC: 3V

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