Posted by linkadge on August 29, 2010, at 16:28:55 [reposted on August 29, 2010, at 23:38:59 | original URL]
In reply to , posted by on December 31, 1969, at 18:00:00
Yes Lou,
I always believe the truth is what ultimatley helps people the most. If the medications worked, and this was demonstrated repeatedly by robust statistics, then there would be no issue.
Ethically speaking, the cost beneifit analysis must be based on information that is as accurate and current as possible.
Perhaps some doctors believe that faith in the efficacy of the medications is what must be preseved at all cost. This preserves patient visits. Some might justify this strategy in their minds by concluding that "if it heals the patient, then some deciept is jusitifed".
My question is this....does this strategy really help the patient? What about in the long term?
Linkadge
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