Referring patients to several different practitioners when their symptoms do not warrant such referral is known as:

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Ping-ponging refers to a situation where a patient is referred back and forth between various healthcare practitioners without any clear reason or need for such referrals. This can be a sign of poor communication and collaboration among practitioners, leading to unnecessary testing and treatments for the patient.

Referring Patients to Several Different Practitioners When Their Symptoms Do