In theory, everyone would be able to take an informed decision. In practice, patients wold rather take action than wait, resulting in harm from unnecessary exam

In theory, everyone would be able to take an informed decision. In practice, patients wold rather take action than wait, resulting in harm from unnecessary exams and interventions. Not to mention the cost of the exams themselves. Everytime someone goes through an exam that serves no useful purpose, that's healthcare money that could be put to better use.