Disease-Mongers: How Doctors, Drug Companies, and Insurers Are Making You Feel SickWiley, 1992年8月28日 - 304 頁 Supported throughout by testimonies and interviews of prominent physicians and scientists concerned about disease-mongering, it takes an in-depth look at medical professionals who have a stake in keeping their patients convinced that they are, or are in immediate danger of becoming, sick. Examines each of the factors which have contributed to this insidious phenomenon—from an increase in the number of doctors and their specializations to the role of insurance companies. Details how to avoid disease-mongering professionals and how to keep your physician honest when dealing with you. Packed with case studies and anecdotes. |
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... showed MVP , the patient underwent surgery , and her symptoms improved remarkably . The doctors pointed out that this woman — with her dramatic , extreme problems - was typical of the first reported cases of MVP . " It effectively ...
... showed MVP , the patient underwent surgery , and her symptoms improved remarkably . The doctors pointed out that this woman — with her dramatic , extreme problems - was typical of the first reported cases of MVP . " It effectively ...
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... showed that by about 1986 , cancer had overtaken heart disease as the number one killer of both men and women under the age of 65. Not all the cancer in women is breast cancer ; some of it's lung , colon , and other cancers . But in ...
... showed that by about 1986 , cancer had overtaken heart disease as the number one killer of both men and women under the age of 65. Not all the cancer in women is breast cancer ; some of it's lung , colon , and other cancers . But in ...
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... showed that rather than recommending 20 biopsies for every one cancer , which is the American average , the British radiologists in 1991 recommended a total of 23 biopsies , of which 21 turned out to be cancers . Maureen , an editor in ...
... showed that rather than recommending 20 biopsies for every one cancer , which is the American average , the British radiologists in 1991 recommended a total of 23 biopsies , of which 21 turned out to be cancers . Maureen , an editor in ...
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How the MedicalIndustrial Complex Persuades You to Be Sick | 3 |
A Disease Is Not a Thing | 19 |
The Misuse of Diagnostic Tests | 37 |
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