For most of human history doctors have done more harm than good

Amazingly good article in today’s New York Times Magazine section.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/magazine/08Healthcare-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Dr%20James%20will%20make%20it%20better&st=cse

Dr. James believes that data-driven medicine can save thousands of lives a year.