Saying no to surgery
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 11:40
in Health & Medicine
Better doctor-patient communication can help prevent unnecessary treatment and reduce over-prescribed medical tests and procedures.Thom McDaniels is no stranger to surgery. As a longtime athlete and high school football coach, he's spent years putting his knees through the wringer. After injuring his right knee again during football practice, he was told by an orthopedic surgeon that it was time for reconstructive surgery.