So, two points. 1. Of course I have read them. Neither offers a more valid or reliable estimate 2. The existence of an undesirable outcome doesn't at all imply that the studies are invalid or unreliable. (See "Appeal to Consequences")
I understand your concern, but this isn't telling the public care is worse than illness Many drugs are indeed more harmful than the conditions they treat, ditto many surgeries that have negligible benefits vs significant risks. Hiding that doesn't help anyone.
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Actually, though, that's EXACTLY the message patients get when it's credulously reported in the press that medical errors account for one-third of deaths.
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Name 3 drugs more harmful than the conditions they treat.
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You get one. Vioxx
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