I hear what you are saying in the first paragraph. But it doesn't logically support what you state in your second paragraph. I can question the medications that I am prescribed and choose to take them or not. I can decide to get the surgery or I can decide not to or I can get another opinion. It doesnt have to be an all or nothing decision.

Edited to add: The issue in this story is that someone is spreading false information and people are acting on it and people are dying. Truly sad.