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Index
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: Our enthusiasm for everything medical
ASSUMPTION #1: All risks can be lowered
Disturbing truth: Risks can’t always be lowered— and trying creates risks of its own
ASSUMPTION #2: It's always better to fix the problem
Disturbing truth: Trying to eliminate a problem can be more dangerous than managing one
ASSUMPTION #3: Sooner is always better
Disturbing truth: Early diagnosis can needlessly turn people into patients
ASSUMPTION #4: It never hurts to get more information
Disturbing truth: Data overload can scare patients and distract your doctor from what’s important
ASSUMPTION #5: Action is always better than inaction
Disturbing truth: Action is not reliably the “right” choice
ASSUMPTION #6: Newer is always better
Disturbing truth: New interventions are typically not well tested and often wind up being judged ineffective (even harmful)
ASSUMPTION #7: It's all about avoiding death
Disturbing truth: A fixation on preventing death diminishes life
CONCLUSION: Seeking medical care is not the most important thing you can do for your health
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
NOTES
INDEX
Copyright
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