There must be a few reasons that prevent patients or healthcare providers from following the "Less is More" or "Right Care" approach. Otherwise, we'd all already be thinking and practicing this way.
They are a bit exaggerated, but some examples of common statements are:
From Patients:
1. "You have to order that test! My mom had it done and it found her cancer!"
2. "The other doctor did an x-ray/gave me antibiotics/checked my thyroid, so why won't you!?"
3. "What about preventative health? Isn't that the most effective investment?"
4. "I found this thing on the Internet. And I want you to do it."
From Healthcare Providers:
In the Controversy section, each of these are explored. Check it out and send in your questions or criticisms.