This uplifting video was sent to me by Larry Bauer, who runs a group for us family medicine/social media types. “Choosing Wisely” is an initiative from the American Board of Internal Medicine; It addresses the issue of “over treatment” that speaks to doctors and patients alike. Enjoy!
This is wonderful…How do we get this out?
People trust their MDs….unquestionable. There is no INFORMED consent. The antidepressants, anti-psychotics, the drugs for kids and for pregnant women….the testing…indeed $ and for what reason? What is the evidence?
…and now they start all this with our pets as well…..I was given an estimate of 895.00 Can $ for a dental examination for my aging cat. The estimate did not involve treatment…