EPISODE · Nov 24, 2019 · 5 MIN
Appropriate timing of medical intervention and procedures in Respiratory & Sleep Medicine
from Walk the Lung Talk with Dr Sam Kim · host Sam Kim
Is there a "perfect" timing for a procedure, treatment or advanced medical intervention when one is suffering from illness and disease? There are several identifiable factors/elements to consider yet the the guidelines for clinicians are only a collective guide but not a prescriptive "rule" when the life of a human being is concerned. The delicate balance of risk versus harm, and benefit vs harm must be addressed by the physician who is also aware of the real-world evidence and the guidelines or protocols of Medicine.
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Is there a "perfect" timing for a procedure, treatment or advanced medical intervention when one is suffering from illness and disease? There are several identifiable factors/elements to consider yet the the guidelines for clinicians are only a collective guide but not a prescriptive "rule" when the life of a human being is concerned. The delicate balance of risk versus harm, and benefit vs harm must be addressed by the physician who is also aware of the real-world evidence and the guidelines or protocols of Medicine.
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