Medical knowledge is constantly and rapidly evolving. Practices considered safe or effective 20 years ago may not be today, and vice versa. The problem, however, is the potentially serious consequences of sticking to those methods.
This was the topic of discussion in a recent Reddit thread when someone asked, “Medical professionals, which medical practice has been changed because it turned out ot be terribly wrong?” Different people chimed in, including those outside the profession.
As you read these responses, you may also see how much society as a whole has evolved. Scroll through and feel free to join the conversation in the comment boxes below.
