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So then it's a problem with the rule set- you shouldn't automatically biopsy every tumor. It's doesn't make sense that there's a rule in place (you must biopsy
by sskates 14y ago
So then it's a problem with the rule set- you shouldn't automatically biopsy every tumor. It's doesn't make sense that there's a rule in place (you must biopsy every tumor) such that people are afraid of getting more information because it will lead them to make worse decisions. More information should always lead to better decisions and better outcomes. Why are we forced to biopsy every tumor, even in the case where you agree it's suboptimal?
Imagine if every time someone had really high blood pressure, we had a rule to perform bypass surgery. People would then avoid taking blood pressure because it might lead to surgery. That doesn't make sense- knowing someone's blood pressure isn't the problem, the problem is our suboptimal rule.
- aidenn0 14y agoWell if a doctor finds a tumor, doesn't biopsy and the person dies, the doctor gets sued for huge sums of money.
- sskates 14y agoAh, so now we uncover the real problem- our legal system. I have to admit that that's a real shame. I hope cheap diagnostics become common place over the next twenty years so at least some countries can start taking advantage of more information to improve patient outcomes.
- aidenn0 14y agoIt's not a problem with the legal system, it's a problem with human nature. It is easier to blame someone for doing nothing, then to blame someone who does something and fails.
- aidenn0 14y agoIt's not a problem with the legal system, it's a problem with human nature. It is easier to blame someone for doing nothing, then to blame someone who does something and fails.