A respected doctor recently called out colleagues for prescribing prednisone to treat common colds. She labeled the habit as malpractice. This highlights a larger problem in modern medicine where quick fixes replace careful judgment.
The post sparked discussion about how often doctors reach for corticosteroids even when they are not needed. Prednisone can ease inflammation, yet it carries risks like weakened immunity and other side effects. Using it for minor viral infections does little good and may cause harm.
This reflex to intervene reflects a wider trend in health care. Physicians face pressure to act fast and satisfy patients who expect a prescription. Such habits have grown common and now extend well beyond steroid use.
The issue calls for better training and awareness. Doctors must weigh benefits against risks before writing a prescription. Patients also benefit when they understand that not every illness requires medication.
Original Author: Joseph Varon | Source: Brownstone Institute
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