Why patients receive treatments that are minimally effective?

Why patients receive treatments that are minimally effective?Why patients receive treatments that are minimally effective?, Published online: 24 September 2018; doi:10.1038/s41571-018-0101-4The value of medical treatments is an issue that has been actively debated in recent years and is not unique to oncology. In this Comment, we discuss why we pursue treatments which might have limited benefit from the point of view of three parties: the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical industry.
Source: Nature Clinical Practice Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research