Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health
by H. Gilbert Welch, Lisa Schwartz, Steve Woloshin
In Overdiagnosed, H. Gilbert Welch, Lisa Schwartz, and Steve Woloshin reveal how aggressive medical screening and diagnosis often lead to overdiagnosis, subjecting people to unneeded treatments and risks. The book critiques the drive for early detection in healthcare, urging a more measured approach to prevent harm in the name of health.
About This Book
Overdiagnosed examines the phenomenon where medical efforts to detect diseases early result in overdiagnosis, turning healthy individuals into patients.
The authors discuss how this pursuit of health can cause harm through unnecessary interventions and the psychological burden of labeling.
By analyzing medical trends, the book highlights the balance needed between screening benefits and the risks of overdiagnosis in modern healthcare.
It encourages a critical look at diagnostic practices to ensure they truly improve health outcomes.
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