THE WHY IN MEDICINE: Exploring the reasons for medical decisions - Tapa blanda

Sinopsis

Why do we get sick? How do we decide whether to go to an Emergency Room, make a doctor’s appointment, or simply monitor a health problem? What knowledge have we gained in the past 150 years that truly maintains our health? Should we ask for every medical test available to us? How do we know which natural substances and modern medicines to trust? What works, and what amounts to snake oil? Are second opinions actually a wise choice or a waste of time?

These are only some of the questions we consider in The Why of Medicine. Here, we take a historical perspective on the evolution of medical practices, with a focus on navigating modern Western medical systems. Best practices and optimal treatments will always evolve, but the factors that help us make good choices have never been so clearly and enjoyably presented!

Dr. Baitz is a street-smart and top-of-class physician with decades of medical experience in North America and Europe. An independent thinker, he shares his informed and critical perspective on health care systems and how they affect patient choices.

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