More importantly, find doctors who don't have financial incentives to harm you. This is true for everything.
I had a fracture years ago, needed a cast. Was sent to an "orthopedic surgeon" by my GP. Ortho recommended... surgery. I got a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon who also recommended... surgery. I made them give me a cast and recovered just fine.
It's hard to make Porsche payments if all you do is wrap people's limbs in cotton and fiberglass.
More importantly, find doctors who don't have financial incentives to harm you. This is true for everything.
I had a fracture years ago, needed a cast. Was sent to an "orthopedic surgeon" by my GP. Ortho recommended... surgery. I got a second opinion from another orthopedic surgeon who also recommended... surgery. I made them give me a cast and recovered just fine.
It's hard to make Porsche payments if all you do is wrap people's limbs in cotton and fiberglass.
Glorified salesmen is all they are. The reason everything is triple overcharged (sometimes more) is because everyone has to get their cut.