[CogitoCogito]

> Not providing low-cost, minimally-invasive screen tests to the patient, under the premise that the patient is an irrational agent, reduces their autonomy for no justifiable reason.

The reality that patients are irrational agents _is_ a justifiable reason.

> Therefore, the only justifiable factors that should be considered when screening patients that preserve patient autonomy...

Your position is clear. I disagree. I think given real constraints (economic, legal, psychology of patients/doctors/etc.) focusing on overall quality of outcomes makes most sense. You can disagree if you want, but don't pretend it's not justifiable.

edit: Besides all the tests are available to you. You can pay them if you'd like. Given they are low-cost (at least those you're focusing on here) it really isn't a burden on you to get the tests done yourself.

[maxfan8]

Ok, let's agree to disagree, then.

I'll note that I never "pretended that it's not justifiable". I did explicitly say earlier:

> That's a fair position (you seem to be a utilitarian), and probably quite defensible.

I'm disengaging, for now, since it seems like we understand each other's position, and we had a productive, lively discussion.