Why you should ignore modern craze of disease screening if healthy

Why you should ignore modern craze of disease screening if healthy (Photo: iStock)

Not too long ago, a close friend asked to see me over a medical matter. Since my speciality is at odds with any potential health matters the said friend may have been experiencing, I instinctively tried to dissuade him from seeking my views. He'd have none of it and eventually ended up in my office.

Turns out that something unusual had been noticed during a habitual annual medical evaluation. There were no accompanying symptoms. The attending doctor was quick to recommend a surgical procedure, which got my friend pretty confused.