The Reflex to Prescribe
The Reflex to Prescribe by Joseph Varon at Brownstone Institute The Reflex to Intervene Recently, I encountered a social media post from a respected colleague expressing frustration about the frequent prescription of prednisone for cases that were essentially “common colds.” She stated bluntly: this is malpractice! This comment highlights a broader issue extending beyond corticosteroid prescribing. Prednisone exemplifies a pattern that has become prevalent in contemporary medical practice, influencing nearly every specialty, clinic, and hospital. The medication itself is neutral; like most…
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