Yes but misdiagnosis is also common. Does that mean avoid doctors? I would say if something doesn’t work, get a second opinion or three or however many to get it right.
That is true, that is good advice. But that is what the people in this article did do...kept searching until they found the Mayo Clinic could help. But how many depressed or psychotic people (especially if they are alone and don’t have “four parents” to help them?) have the time, resources or knowledge to do that? And even while one is searching for the “right” treatment, look at the suffering caused in the meantime by the arrogance of doctors who insisted they knew what was best.
I feel much of the responsibility of patient care is not taken on adequately by their doctors. But what is the solution?