Rethinking Shibboleths: The Danger of Unquestioned Knowledge in Medicine
October 14, 2024
By Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
In Diagnostics, Disease, Health & Wellness, Medicine & Treatments
In medicine, some practices and beliefs persist simply because they've been passed down from generation to generation—shibboleths that remain unchallenged despite advances in science. This post explores the hidden dangers of such unquestioned knowledge, drawing lessons from historical missteps lik...