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by fjfaase 343 days ago
I know someone who developed medical devices, not as critical as pacemakers, and he kind of boasts that he probably killed (as in caused premature death of) some people, but also extended the life of many many more.
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Tbh, it's the same kind of survival economics as invasive treatments like surgery anyway. No doctor can or should guarantee 100% survival.