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Comment author: ciphergoth 11 September 2013 09:23:49AM 10 points [-]

There's a strong case for not doing that. The lesson to be learned here is very general; but it's very tempting to learn only a very specific lesson instead.

Comment author: J_Taylor 11 September 2013 04:08:30PM 7 points [-]

Every time you go the doctor, you put yourself at risk of iatrogenic complications. Following the rule:

Every time you have a medical problem (this is a vague term), see a medical professional.

Is not very pragmatic.

Comment author: ciphergoth 11 September 2013 04:43:27PM 4 points [-]

That's true! I wonder what the right rule is?

Comment author: RomeoStevens 12 September 2013 11:52:02AM 2 points [-]

I'm unaware of a good answer besides "slog through the literature" or "pay someone to slog through the literature." The institutional filters that are supposed to help with this are quite poor.

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