Thu, Jun-11-15, 05:09
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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I just got his new book from a library download. Here are the seven assumptions. Newer is not Not always better certainly applies with this drug!
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: Our enthusiasm for everything medical ix
ASSUMPTION #1: ALL RISKS CAN BE LOWERED 1
Disturbing truth: Risks can’t always be lowered—and trying creates risks of its own
ASSUMPTION #2: IT’S ALWAYS BETTER TO FIX THE PROBLEM 28
Disturbing truth: Trying to eliminate a problemcan be more dangerous than managing one
ASSUMPTION #3: SOONER IS ALWAYS BETTER 51
Disturbing truth: Early diagnosis can needlessly turn people into patients
ASSUMPTION #4: IT NEVER HURTS TO GET MORE INFORMATION 84
Disturbing truth: Data overload can scare patients and distract your doctor from what’s important
ASSUMPTION #5: ACTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN INACTION 117
Disturbing truth: Action is not reliably the “right” choice
ASSUMPTION #6: NEWER IS ALWAYS BETTER 139
Disturbing truth: New interventions are typically not well tested and oft en wind up being judged
ineffective (even harmful)
ASSUMPTION #7: IT’S ALL ABOUT AVOIDING DEATH 162
Disturbing truth: A fixation on preventing death diminishes life
CONCLUSION: Seeking medical care is not the most important thing you can do for your health 184
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