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Worse Than Death Panels: Evidence-Based Medicine

The Obama administration is contemplating something that is even scarier [than death panels]: doctors would be given immunity from malpractice lawsuits, but only if they practice medicine according to government guidelines. Continue reading

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What’s wrong with “evidence based medicine”?

John Goodman lists the problems with “evidence based medicine.” Think of it this way: What if there were a rule that says you can’t do anything during the week unless it is on the calendar by Sunday. Call this “calendar-based scheduling.” Instead of being an aide, the calendar would quickly become an oppressive barrier to your freedom of action. Continue reading

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