pickForgot to post this here the other day. It took me a while to get through this audiobook because it was kinda dry. That said, it was interesting as it looked at how health care has changed and that early diagnosis isn‘t always a good thing. That it could lead to being over-diagnosed. I already believed in a lot of what the author said but the info provided just solidified my stance.
pickThe fundamental questions raised by the authors are vital medical ethics and practice concerns. To simplify a complex set of topics, Welch encourages patients and even physicians to think carefully about the cost versus benefit of early detection and treatment. He applies it to various cancers, high cholesterol and blood pressure, DNA testing and more.
Full review http://www.TheBibliophage.com
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Started a new listen today. Right now it feels like a researcher‘s dream, but I also appreciate his practical medical attitude.
#TIL: treating people with mild disease (think hypertension or osteoporosis) nets drug companies a lot of money, but doesn‘t actually create proportionally healthier outcomes (don‘t take my word for it—talk to your doctor)
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Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health | 
