Name: 4 questions you should always ask your doctor
Uploaded: 2019-09-19T15:09:10Z
Duration: 11 min 16 s
Description: "Doctor, is this really necessary?" Backed by startling statistics about overtreatment, neurosurgeon Christer Mjåset explains the power of this and other simple questions in the context of medical treatment and surgery -- and shares how patients can better work with doctors to get the care they need.

"Doctor, is this really necessary?" Backed by startling statistics about overtreatment, neurosurgeon Christer Mjåset explains the power of this and other simple questions in the context of medical treatment and surgery -- and shares how patients can better work with doctors to get the care they need.

Christer Mjåset: 4 questions you should always ask your doctor

4 questions you should always ask your doctor

A neurosurgeon reveals the power of questioning medical necessity, unveiling the startling fact that 3/10 treatments could be avoided.

Discrepancies in treatment rates across Norway spotlight economic motivations in healthcare, hinting at widespread overtreatment.

Empowering patients with 4 simple questions to discern medical necessity, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare decisions.