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# Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health

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Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health : Welch M.D. M.P.H., H. Gilbert, Schwartz, Lisa, Woloshin, Steve: desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: AN EYEOPENER THAT EVERYONE SHOULD READ! - I believe this book should be compulsory reading for al ldoctors so that they stop and think carefully before automatically reaching for their prescription pad "Does this person really need this? Am I going to prescrible this or that medication as a knee jerk reaction because that's what I always do?" Prospective "patients" - and it's obvious from this book that we're all prospective "patients" - should also read it and be aware that the doctor's not always right. I have personal experience of a doctor suddenly insisting that I had hypertension.I ended up taking pills unnecessarily for six months until one day I came to my senses, stopped wandering around like a zombie and having near misses when I was driving, bought a blood pressure meter and found that in fact I had normal blood pressure. I found a more trustworthy doctor who gave me several tests to make sure I didn't have hypertension. But what would have happened if I hadn't seen the light? And what about all the other people who are being prescribed various pills and lotions unnecessarily? Apart from being quite an eyeopener for everyone, this book is written in such a clear and interesting way that it's hard to put down. I originaally got it as an e-book but because the diagrams didn't show up as well on the electronic screen, I bought the actual book and everyone in the family's reading it after which it'll be passed on to all our friends.
Review: Read this before taking up medical screening - An excellent book dealing with a very important issue for modern society. Thoughtful people should read this book and consider the arguments before going down the path of frequent medical screening. The author is a senior medical professional and the book had a clear message and argument without being 'preachy' and handled medical evidence and reports carefully leading to very thought-provoking conclusions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 588,791 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 330 in Medical Research & Equipment 3,431 in General Medical Issues Guides 7,163 in Medical Sciences A-Z |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (558) |
| Dimensions  | 15.16 x 1.63 x 22.89 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0807021997 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0807021996 |
| Item weight  | 283 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 248 pages |
| Publication date  | 3 Jan. 2012 |
| Publisher  | Beacon Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AN EYEOPENER THAT EVERYONE SHOULD READ!
*by T***H on 30 September 2014*

I believe this book should be compulsory reading for al ldoctors so that they stop and think carefully before automatically reaching for their prescription pad "Does this person really need this? Am I going to prescrible this or that medication as a knee jerk reaction because that's what I always do?" Prospective "patients" - and it's obvious from this book that we're all prospective "patients" - should also read it and be aware that the doctor's not always right. I have personal experience of a doctor suddenly insisting that I had hypertension.I ended up taking pills unnecessarily for six months until one day I came to my senses, stopped wandering around like a zombie and having near misses when I was driving, bought a blood pressure meter and found that in fact I had normal blood pressure. I found a more trustworthy doctor who gave me several tests to make sure I didn't have hypertension. But what would have happened if I hadn't seen the light? And what about all the other people who are being prescribed various pills and lotions unnecessarily? Apart from being quite an eyeopener for everyone, this book is written in such a clear and interesting way that it's hard to put down. I originaally got it as an e-book but because the diagrams didn't show up as well on the electronic screen, I bought the actual book and everyone in the family's reading it after which it'll be passed on to all our friends.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this before taking up medical screening
*by C***. on 27 September 2016*

An excellent book dealing with a very important issue for modern society. Thoughtful people should read this book and consider the arguments before going down the path of frequent medical screening. The author is a senior medical professional and the book had a clear message and argument without being 'preachy' and handled medical evidence and reports carefully leading to very thought-provoking conclusions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pause for Thought
*by S***3 on 5 December 2011*

If it's true that patients put their GP's under pressure for a diagnosis and medication to sort it out, then what is the reasoning behind a six year (minimum), medical training? GP's are being directed more than ever to provide a solution for all of life's hardships. Solutions that is in a bottle to be taken as directed. This text is intelligent, insightful and witty, delivering its message that we are being over-medicated for a number of reasons. Some of it may be the patient's need for reassurance; another that the doctor has the need to 'do' something tangible to quell their patient's fears; or it may be that the drugs rep has suggested a brand new medication that has had rave reviews in several teaching hospitals and peer-reviewed journals. Really good read!

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