Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Guastavino often alludes to his "rules of medicine" in the comments. Here they are in their entirety.
Efficacy, safety, and cost are of chief concern. If two treatments are of equal efficacy, choose the safer. If of equal efficacy and safety, choose the cheaper. Cost never trumps efficacy or safety.
If you want the fastest, most efficient and cost-effective care, go to the physician with the most experience in dealing ...
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