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Aphorism of the month
“Be careful what you are selling—medical care is the third cause of death.” (Lowell Levin)
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This aphorism is self explanatory, but sometimes there is a touching belief in the efficacy of medical care that is shared by professionals and the public. We must constantly question where the most appropriate intervention points are to improve and protect the public’s health, and not be seduced uncritically by technical interventions for their own sake.