There’s a strong case for not doing that. The lesson to be learned here is very general; but it’s very tempting to learn only a very specific lesson instead.
I’m unaware of a good answer besides “slog through the literature” or “pay someone to slog through the literature.” The institutional filters that are supposed to help with this are quite poor.
If you do not mind, could you tell us what your initial symptoms were and what condition was causing them?
There’s a strong case for not doing that. The lesson to be learned here is very general; but it’s very tempting to learn only a very specific lesson instead.
Every time you go the doctor, you put yourself at risk of iatrogenic complications. Following the rule:
Is not very pragmatic.
That’s true! I wonder what the right rule is?
I’m unaware of a good answer besides “slog through the literature” or “pay someone to slog through the literature.” The institutional filters that are supposed to help with this are quite poor.
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