[yborg]

Because ordering a redundant set of tests generates revenue. Just consulting another doctor wastes both of their time better spent ordering up redundant tests and quickly moving on to the next victim that can have tests ordered.

[rdtsc]

Yap that's what I realized as well. It is a complicated beast in that some things happen because there is a profit attached to it, some happen because there is regulation requiring it.

Unnecessary tests are not even the worst, unnecessary face and nose surgery as suggested by one of the doctors for a family members was really terrifying. Good thing we decided to spend more money an time to get second opinions.