I don't think it's as bad as removing random keywords, but given how limited resources are in medicine, I can see how a provider wouldn't want to explain why every individual's hypothesis is likely incorrect.
On the flip side, misdiagnoses are surprisingly common, and I think it's worthwhile for any provider to take a closer look if a patient has concerns.
If anything, I think this illustrates how much we need to reorganize and improve medicine. It's not like medicine is alone in this respect either, many sectors are inefficient, but when medicine is life altering and can be life or death, it's pretty high on the list IMO.
On the flip side, misdiagnoses are surprisingly common, and I think it's worthwhile for any provider to take a closer look if a patient has concerns.
If anything, I think this illustrates how much we need to reorganize and improve medicine. It's not like medicine is alone in this respect either, many sectors are inefficient, but when medicine is life altering and can be life or death, it's pretty high on the list IMO.