Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Can We Really Trust Our Doctors?

If you're trying to improve your health or get treatment for a condition that you have, you are probably under the care and supervision of a trained physician. But does that physician have your best interest in mind with the prescriptions and the treatments that they have you undergo? And with the number of medical errors and the latest medical malpractice statistics, should we trust our doctors as much as we do?
Too Much Treatment
When visiting a doctor, one of the problems that many people encounter is that their doctor simply wants to prescribe a medication for their condition. While medications are often necessary, some say they are overused. For instance, one research study of diabetics at the University of California showed that most people with type 2 diabetes can reverse their condition with a few simple changes in their diet and lifestyle. But the medical profession does not stress that because medicine is big business. Unfortunately, they do not get reimbursed by insurance companies for helping their patients get well using natural methods. This is one of the medical errors that are often made in today's health industry - being more concerned about the bottom line than the health of a patient.
Medical Malpractice Statistics
Medical errors happen all the time with doctors. They are human, so they do make mistakes. And medical malpractice statistics show just how imperfect doctors can be when making a diagnosis. Did you know that about 225,000 people die each year from medical malpractice incidents? Also, more than 10,000 people die each year because of unnecessary surgeries. And in recent studies, more than 190,000 people in the United States are killed every year in hospitals from problems that could have been prevented in the first place.
Preventing Medical Errors
Fortunately, there are some ways that you can prevent medical errors and avoid becoming a statistic. For one thing, you should make sure that your doctor knows which medications you are on when they are prescribing treatment for you. You should also ask what the medicine treats so you know what to expect from taking it.
Medical errors affect millions of people each year, but they are often preventable. By talking with your doctor and clearing up any questions that you have about procedures and treatments, you can often avoid errors that can result in harming your body or causing death. Don't take chances with your life!

1 comment:

  1. I go for a well-known and trusted doctors. I will not risk my life and my family to affordable but not much known doctor.

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