Smart Medical Decisions

Dissenting expert opinions, confusing statistics, conflicting media reports, questionable Internet testimonials and a never-ending stream of drug company ads all conspire to confound and intimidate us when it comes to making medical decisions. New Yorker writer Dr. Jerome Groopman and Harvard professor Dr. Pamela Hartzband explain how to chart a clear path through this sea of information, whether you're considering a cholesterol drug or weighing cancer treatments.