Docs Who Lift Fallacies of Functional Medicine
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May 16, 2024 Drs. Karl and Spencer critique the fallacies of functional medicine, highlighting concerns about excessive testing and financial motives. They explore the limitations of identifying root causes, unethical practices, and the role of regression to the mean. The discussion delves into health improvements through lifestyle factors and frustrations with the healthcare system.
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Functional Medicine's Marketing Insight
- Functional medicine markets itself as focusing on root causes of illness, but this is the foundation of all good medical practice.
- It exploits patients' frustrations with time-limited traditional medical visits for profit.
Risks of Functional Medicine Testing
- Functional medicine often orders extensive testing, many not validated or irrelevant.
- Such testing can lead to false positives, unnecessary follow-ups, and patient harm.
Overdiagnosis from Broad Screening
- Screening everyone for conditions like thyroid nodules causes overdiagnosis without reducing mortality.
- Proper clinical context and risk evaluation prevent unnecessary procedures and anxiety.