Before saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefits
Direct-to-consumer medical tests, such as full-body scans, carry potential financial, physical, and psychological risks that patients should consider before proceeding.
Direct-to-consumer tests like full-body scans are marketed as a way to catch diseases early and establish a baseline. But there are financial, physical and psychological risks to all medical tests — and in some cases, not getting a test could actually be better for your health.
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