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[–]Kingdud 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Something I didn't understand for the longest time...the reason doctors want you to come in for routine checkups is that differential analysis is one of the only ways they have to know something is wrong. Sure, there are tests for some things, like the Flu, or strep. But when it comes to more complex issues? Is your blood pressure high, or is that normal for you. Is your body 1 degree hotter than normal, or do you always run hot? Etc, etc. Once I realized modern medicine was largely differential analysis...let's just say that was a horrifying thought.

I get paid nearly what doctors do, but I actually know what is going on and why in my job. Holy shit doctors are charging a lot of money for not having much in the way of answers.

[–]jerryk 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Bear in mind, my friend, that in past, there's no question whatsoever that doctors almost always did more harm than good, yet, it was still a highly respected profession! Disinformation is power, and, doctors always were, and still are, superb liars. That's what "bedside manner" is -- disinformation. I'm by no means convinced that doctors don't still, do, in general, more harm than good. I never go to the doctor, never take any medications of any type -- not even over the counter ones -- and, I'm never sick. Good diet and good exercise will keep you healthier than any doctor ever will.