The CDC recently updated its guidance to suggest that certain patients who were previously recommended to get a COVID test now be suggested to consider not being tested.
This will certainly lead to fewer patients being tested and in Maine, that’s probably OK in most situations. But ultimately, these important decisions are made at the doctor-patient level and no sweeping recommendation will ever apply to every individual.
With testing, patients get answers about COVID but testing also leads to isolation, missed days from work, and financial implications.
If you have a question about whether or not you should get a COVID test, just ask us! We make sure our patients are fully aware of all the risks/benefits of testing, all while keeping public health in mind.