Antibiotics is an interesting one, ever wondered why we haven't seen any new ones in the past twenty years ? (there's no money in it).
However,I'm not against primary prevention. It is, a hard sell convincing someone that they need to take a chemical, which could make them feel ill, the benefits of which can be hard to demonstrate. I try and focus on the outcome measures, rather than the chemistry.
If someone asked me how to prevent heart disease, I'd give them 3 answers:
-walk thirty minutes 5-6 times a week
-don't (or give up) smoking
-choose better parents
the other medical bit's are fiddling round the edges.
We're paid to give advice, based on the facts that we gain from the evidence. I'm happy to explore that evidence with you further if need be.
The decision to take the advice, however, is ultimately your own.
Last edited by gingernut; 4th Oct 2015 at 08:18.