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In response to "Look..." by Dr.Vermin

unnecessary procedures? You mean, diagnostic tests? -- nm

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Dec 22 '09, 11:16

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Vermin does have a point in that regard, and I personally think tort reform is not without its merits. - con_carne Dec 22, 11:21
The US does run more medical tests than other countries. I would suggest though, that it's not specifically because of fear over malpractice, but - Reagen Dec 22, 11:21 1
- That's gotta be a factor too... - Dr.Vermin Dec 22, 11:26
Yes. - Dr.Vermin Dec 22, 11:19 7
- Tests reveal valuable diagnostic information. I wouldn't want to skimp on that because of budget constraints. -- nm - Beryllium Dec 22, 11:20 6
  - Look at the mammogram debate a few weeks ago. Most diagnostic equipment isn't perfect, and there's a tendency to "overdo" them as you say. -- nm - con_carne Dec 22, 11:24
  - (But at the same time, I wouldn't want to overdo it ... I don't need to defrag a computer to tell if the graphics card is fried) -- nm - Beryllium Dec 22, 11:22 4
    - That's all I'm saying. I think the common-sense definition of 'reform' is 'cut down on the overdoing of stuff'. :) - Dr.Vermin Dec 22, 11:25 3
      - Lately, that's not the case. The new definition of reform is "attach riders to legislation to give us more corporate donations" -- nm - Beryllium Dec 22, 11:27 2
        
        Oh, we don't disagree there, either. -- (link) - Dr.Vermin Dec 22, 11:33 1
        
        It's a case study in sausage making. - znufrii Dec 22, 11:38

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