Variant medical opinions
Betsy has written, with keen insight, on the topic of differing--or, may I say, variant-medical opinions from competent physicians who have evaluated the same patient.
This is a common phenomenon. It is common because there are many diseases for which there is no singular, proven, best therapy.
Listen to the physicians; learn why they suggest a certain therapy. Then, select the therapy that is consistent with your creed. (Please refer to my blog entry entitled "My Creed" dated 5/12/06.). Betsy uses the warm phrase "your own level of comfort".
It should be clear to the blog reader that we are entirely in agreement on the "bottom line", namely, the basis upon which a patient makes a decision.
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