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What role should the patient's opinion play in treatment?

Asked by Mariah (25883points) October 5th, 2016

Most doctors make their treatment decisions based on studies. But if a patient comes in with a theory about their own situation that runs counter to popular scientific belief, how should that be handled? I’m asking your opinion on this topic somewhat hypothetically, not for advice on a particular situation.

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