Overkill: when modern medicine goes too far

Dr. Offit's book, Overkill, highlights fifteen common medical interventions that are still recommended and practiced by medical professionals, despite clear evidence that they are harmful. By presenting medical alternatives, the book gives patients valuable information to help them ask their doctors better questions and advocate for their own health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2020
Publisher: Scribe Publications

Medicine has made remarkable strides in recent decades, yet we continue to rely on outdated and potentially harmful medical interventions. In his groundbreaking book, "Overkill: Fifteen Common Medical Interventions Still Recommended and Practiced by Medical Professionals, Despite Clear Evidence of Harm," infectious-disease expert and Rotavirus vaccine inventor Dr. Offit exposes fifteen such interventions. These include the treatment of acid reflux in babies, the reliance on heart stents, and knee surgery.

Dr. Offit emphasizes the importance of presenting medical alternatives to patients, empowering them to ask their doctors better questions and advocate for their own health. By offering evidence-based alternatives, "Overkill" provides invaluable information that can help individuals make informed decisions about their healthcare.

This book is a wake-up call to the medical community and a call to action for patients to take control of their health and demand better treatment options. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their health and well-being and ensure that they receive the most effective and safe medical care possible.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 153 x 233 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913348151