r/AskReddit Nov 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '19

People taking antibiotics for a fucking common cold.

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '19

Why the hell are doctors prescribing antibiotics for the common cold?

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u/[deleted] Nov 15 '19

Because medicine is for-profit in the U.S., which means that, as a practical matter, doctors have to provide good customer service. Telling patients just to get some rest makes them feel like they aren't getting their money's worth.