I believe every should be their own health advocate, I would not have any unnecessary test done on me. I always ask a lot of questions and if the answers are reasonable, then I may agree to the test.
When a doctor told me that I needed a certain drug, I refused to take it. My PCP has said, "I can only advise you, I cannot make you do anything". Obviously, he is right!!!
We already have an understanding that no unnecessary test will be performed and medications will be kept to a minimum, for whatever condition, I am in.
We all should have a certain amount of respect and trust in a doctor's knowledge but they are not GOD, and medicine is still an art, not an absolute science. If one does not trust their doctor, then one should switch their doctor.
We all get statements form Medicare stating what a doctors charges were and what the insurance covered. If abuse is suspected, then one should report the suspected abuse, to Medicare.
I am the customer and if a doctor is telling me I need unnecessary tests, then I have two words for him.
Your fired!!!!
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"It doesn't cost "nuttin", to be nice".  MOM
I just want to do the right thing! Uncle Joe, (my hero).
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