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September 2018

When to Refer Patients With Pain for EMG

Carefully weigh the cost to patient in time, money, and possible pain against diagnostic benefits before referring for an EMG.

Shivkumar C. Bhadola; and Kate M. Daniello, MD

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Shivkumar C. Bhadola

Medical Student (4th year)
University of Massachusetts
Worcester, MA

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Assistant Professor of Neurology
Department of Neurology
University of Massachusetts
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