Article September 10, 1990 Issue

SECOND THOUGHT

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Robert S. Boyd—(North Carolina), February 4, 1990

The Charlotte Observer

"Doctors Admit They're Flying Blind" by Robert S. Boyd

"With surprising candor, doctors are admitting they aren't sure what really helps their patients or what is useless or even harmful....

"Experts figure at least 20% of the nation's health bill—$125 billion last year, more than enough to wipe out the year's federal budget deficit—is wasted on unnecessary, inappropriate or downright dangerous treatments....

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