Something that Hidden to the Patients by Physician

Yocha News- The doctor is a noble profession because trying to save lives and heal many people. On the one hand, the doctor is a lucrative profession because of the demand for medical personnel is always there all the time. Not surprisingly, many cases encountered doctors who commit malpractice.

One example of the cases occurred in the United States in 1998. The court handed down a guilty verdict to a charlatan named Edwin E. Kokes. These fake doctors had even hundreds of thousands of patients around the world, cure diseases and make buying and selling drugs without a license since 1989.

Regardless of its legal validity, Kokes managed to convince people that he has cured thousands of patients with AIDS and cancer. He also encouraged people to buy the homemade concoction. This suggests that once the level of trust patients to physicians.

However, the doctor actually has some things that are considered not to tell the patient. As reported by ABCNews, on Wednesday (04.02.2012), here are some things that are often hidden to the patient's physician.

Conducting Inspection Required

Doctors sometimes do an examination that is not required. A study conducted for overseeing medical procedures in the United States found that colon examinations performed after removal of polyps 50% is not required, but some doctors are still running the practice.

"When the doctor makes a recommendation that seems aggressive, ask why and whether it is in accordance with established procedures," said Dr. Pauline Mysliwiec, author of the research on medical procedures.

No Need to Explain Cost Excluded Patients

A study published the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that as many as 79% of doctors thought that it is very important to inform patients about treatment costs will be spent, but only 35% actually do so.

"Most of the reason is because many doctors are pressed for time and do not claim to know the precise costs to be incurred by the patient," said the researcher, Dr. G. Caleb Alexander.

Instead, Dr. Alexander suggested that the patient tells the doctor how much budget you have. If the patient says the budget you have, most doctors will try to push the budget to match the capabilities of the patient.

Many direct prescribe drugs without Checking

"40% of patients with colds and a doctor will be given antibiotics. Doctors could spend 15 minutes explaining why patients do not need drugs or only takes a minute to write prescriptions," said Dr. Howard Brody, director of the Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences at Michigan State University.

Tell your doctor if the patient does not wish his illness so serious that needs to get serious treatment. This allows the doctor to know that patients not only need a pill and will discuss other treatment

Danish researchers recently found that doctors who provide a test for sinusitis patients prescribed antibiotics 20% less than colleagues who do not perform medical pemerksaan.

Focus On Healing Illness, Not Prevention

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that only one of six doctors who teach their patients about the importance of nutrition to prevent disease, and only 28% of physicians who recommend exercise.

"We tend to be more oriented to deliver drugs because according to our medical training," said Dr. Mark Houston, author of 'What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Hypertension'.

If doctors can not give advice about nutrition or exercise, he usually knew someone who could do it. Many general practitioners working with a nutritionist and trainer to help treat health problems of patients who are affected by lifestyle. Try asking for a referral.

Advise patients Following Drug Trial

In the United States, doctors can make money of U.S. $ 5000 or approximately USD 45.8 million for each patient enrolled in clinical trials. Patients who join clinical trials are usually promised a useful feedback.

"The drug is being tested because we do not know how that works," said Dr. Steven Joffe, a researcher at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Try asking your doctor to explain the benefits of proven drugs in addition to the potential to be tested. Next, find out more about the research in question. Contact the trial organizers and ask if the organization offers incentives to physicians. If so, tell your doctor and ask if the recommendation is really good medicine.

No Other Offer Cheaper Drugs

Drugs with a known brand priced at $ 1.50, or about Rp 13,800 rupiah and the price of generic drugs with the same effectiveness for 5 cents, or about $ 500, but there are still doctors who prescribe more expensive drugs. Generic drugs at a price that is cheaper and has the potential of the same active ingredient brand drugs.

"Most doctors do not prescribe generic drugs because there are rewards to be had from the pharmaceutical industry. Drug companies to entertain doctors with expensive dinners or rewarded by reason of teaching wages. Federal law prohibits companies compensate openly to the physician, but there is a gap, "said Evan Levine, MD, author of 'What Your Doctor Will not (or Can not) Tell You'.

Always Recommend Surgery

A study shows that surgery is often not the best choice. Research conducted at Baylor College of Medicine showed that chronic knee pain does not improve after surgery. Other studies have found that the wait and see strategy as effective treatment to undergo hernia surgery.

"You should always ask if there is an alternative to surgery, including waiting for developments by not doing anything. The doctors are taking a more holistic approach and are familiar with the new understanding that support different strategies. If doctors still prefer to treat the past like a scalpel, it's worth looking for a second opinion from another doctor, "said Dr Houston.

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