Each new generation claims to have a monopoly on the truth. With maturity comes an appreciation of the transitory nature of truth, particularly in medicine. A cursory review of the history of medicine exposes the dangers of following conventional wisdom. We look back with disdain on physicians in the 18th century who bled George Washington to death in an attempt to cure his epiglottitis. Yet, even with the explosion of medical technology and pharmacotherapy that we have witnessed over the past 50 years, much of medical practice today remains guesswork. The wise physician today understands that future generations will judge him just as harshly, if not more so!
This blog will be devoted to challenging conventional wisdom in health care and related topics. Over the next few months I will post articles looking at current trends in medicine with a contrarian bent. Please read, enjoy, and comment!
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