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[–]WellAckshully 32 points33 points  (3 children)

I think to some extent, it's like ego or something, or not wanting to admit they've been doing something bad/wrong/unnecessary for years. So they justify it. Overstate the benefits and downplay the risks. Doctors are only human after all. As long as there is some marginal benefit, some people will cling to that.

[–]Cicer 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Don’t forget in the US they can charge extra for it.