[rex regnum insanit]

I agree. My own GP (Internist and Hemotologist) told me, after I tested at a low PSA number, that he doesn’t do the PSA test on himself. He said that with the tendency for false positives doctors could possibly be subjecting their patients to treatments with debilitating side effects (incontinence/impotence). He stated (restated)that a physician’s first duty is to do no harm. That he takes seriously his Hippocratic oath is why I find him to be an outstanding physician.
I have to say that I have been fortunate to have selected or been recommended to an outstanding group of physicians and dentists who have as their first principle to care for their patients. I seriously doubt that we would have that under obamacare.

[rex regnum insanit]

I apologize for the triple post.

[ArmstedFragg]

I agree with your entire post except the Hippocratic oath reference. “First, do no harm” isn’t in there. It was part of his teachings, though, and it’s even cited in the ACS paper the article is based on.

[FreeReign]

I agree. My own GP (Internist and Hemotologist) told me, after I tested at a low PSA number, that he doesn’t do the PSA test on himself. He said that with the tendency for false positives doctors could possibly be subjecting their patients to treatments with debilitating side effects (incontinence/impotence).

One isn't subject to (incontinence/impotence) from a false positive PSA. One could be subject to a biopsy from a false positive PSA, but biopsies don't lead to incontinence and impotence, and it's always the patients choice anyway not to get a biopsy.

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LOL.

No sweat. Appreciate your kind post.

Congrats on your care.