November 19, 2024

By the time this issue hits your homes, the election will be over. And phew, it has been a doozy. The rhetoric of politics has drowned out positive debate over issues and policy, and far too often, health care facts are thrown to the wayside in favor of divisive and inaccurate “bumper sticker” messaging. We argue over whether a procedure is good or bad without giving any credence to the scientific support or opposition of said procedure or the nuance of when a procedure may be indicated.