Some Guidelines for Avoiding Unnecessary Surgery
Monday, May 12th, 2008Philadelphia Bulletin reports:
For example, he says that 90 percent of all hysterectomies don’t meet clinical guidelines, the best evidence of quality medicine. This means that about 90 percent may be unnecessary. He says that 50 percent of Caesarian sections, 50 percent of prostate removals and 33 percent of heart bypass surgeries are unnecessary. In addition, [...]