The book "What If Medicine Disappeared?" argues that modern medicine may cause more harm than good, citing statistics on adverse drug reactions (106,000 deaths annually), hospital-acquired infections (88,000 deaths) and medical errors, which collectively account for ~11 percent of U.S. fatalities. Despite healthcare consuming 15 percent of U.S. GDP, the authors claim its disappearance might … Continue reading The hidden costs of modern medicine: A critical look at “What If Medicine Disappeared?”
