Modern medicine often pushes for more tests, drugs, and procedures in the belief that bigger is better. But this endless growth may not improve health and could waste resources. Experts call for careful questions about the true value of more care.

In today's world, medicine seems driven by a single idea: more. Hospitals want more machines for scans. Doctors order more tests and procedures. Patients receive more pills and treatments. This push for growth mirrors the endless expansion seen in business, where success means constant increase.

Yet this approach raises serious concerns. Adding more care does not always lead to better results. It can bring extra costs, risks, and even harm without clear benefits. Resources spent on unneeded services might be better used elsewhere to support real health needs.

We must ask hard questions about our health system. Is endless growth the right path? Sometimes choosing less care could mean wiser choices, fewer side effects, and stronger focus on what truly helps people live well.

Original Author: Alan Cassels | Source: Brownstone Institute