02-05-2012, 08:26 AM
JoeH wrote:
"However they are becoming a big business pushing for more expensive procedures than indicated by medical necessity. There a re a large number done either more frequently than needed, or when other indications do not point to the need for a biopsy."
These are symptoms of Medicine today/Practioner's, Insurance companies, Non Regulation and Tort.
The procedures when utilized with proper protocols and 2nd opinions are to/for a patients benefit . . . me thinks . . . ymmv