The doctors you describe don't fail because they are (per you) not scientists. They fail because they presume that they know all; that there is nothing beyond the reach of tbeir expertise. With that mind set they ignore facts in order to avoid saying, "I don't know" or "I'm not sure."
Put another way, think of how many doctors are slapping open palm to forehead and thinking "I saw that 1,000 and I ignored it." I'm not sure intentional ignorance falls under "do no harm."
- have a theory, that is a preliminary diagnosis.
- look for and listen for evidence. Speak with the patient. Run some tests.
- do the symptoms support the diagnosis?
-- yes? Ok. Prescribe.
-- no? Repeat step 2. Keep looking. Keep listening.
The doctors you describe don't fail because they are (per you) not scientists. They fail because they presume that they know all; that there is nothing beyond the reach of tbeir expertise. With that mind set they ignore facts in order to avoid saying, "I don't know" or "I'm not sure."
Put another way, think of how many doctors are slapping open palm to forehead and thinking "I saw that 1,000 and I ignored it." I'm not sure intentional ignorance falls under "do no harm."