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> Eighty-two percent responded either "very well" or "somewhat" when asked whether they believe that their patients understand that only a doctor can decide whe
by sukilot 6y ago
> Eighty-two percent responded either "very well" or "somewhat" when asked whether they believe that their patients understand that only a doctor can decide whether a drug is right for them.
That's a huge negative in my mind. Blind faith in doctors is terrible for health.
- solidasparagus 6y agoPatients who have a little bit of knowledge and think that means they can make as informed decisions as professionals are also terrible for health. People tend to dramatically overestimate how much they know about complicated topics like medicine.