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I think you're grossing oversimplifying what goes into making each of these everyday decisions -- though they look simple. Misdiagnosing a cold when its ready a
by markoman 7y ago
I think you're grossing oversimplifying what goes into making each of these everyday decisions -- though they look simple. Misdiagnosing a cold when its ready a (deadly) brain/amoeba infection is easy to do particularly when the patient presents with vague descriptions of how they feel and 'where it hurts'.
The ability of an experienced professional to quickly decide these things comes after many years of hard-won skill building...
- alexandercrohde 7y agoAnd you really believe your stressed, sick-of-you-already, doctor is going to even consider a brain amoeba when you present flu-like symptoms? They either have a checklist, or they wing it. You give obscenely too much credit. Medical mistakes are incredibly common. There are thousands of people who DIE from prescription accidents each year.