One big reason for this result is that doctors are taught that people should not be able to do such cost-benefit calculations, that anything with possible benefits should be done, that it is in fact unethical to take costs into account.
In our system, insurance pretty much pays whatever the doctor orders. It would be shocking if costs did not constantly increase.
One big reason for this result is that doctors are taught that people should not be able to do such cost-benefit calculations, that anything with possible benefits should be done, that it is in fact unethical to take costs into account.
In our system, insurance pretty much pays whatever the doctor orders. It would be shocking if costs did not constantly increase.
One big reason for this result is that doctors are taught that people should not be able to do such cost-benefit calculations, that anything with possible benefits should be done, that it is in fact unethical to take costs into account.
In our system, insurance pretty much pays whatever the doctor orders. It would be shocking if costs did not constantly increase.