For decades, medicine has taught us to act fast.
Test early.
Scan often.
Detect everything.
But what if real wisdom… is knowing when not to intervene?
With more than 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Robert Harrison addresses one of the most uncomfortable truths in modern healthcare: after 60, some routine medical checkups can create more harm than protection.
After caring for thousands of older adults — celebrating recoveries, guiding families, and practicing palliative principles focused on quality of life — Dr. Robert Harrison has seen what excessive testing can do.
Incidental findings.
Overdiagnosis.
Unnecessary procedures.
Anxiety triggered by numbers that may never have caused harm.
In this powerful video, “The 5 Medical Checkups I, as a Doctor, Would NEVER Get After 60,” Dr. Robert Harrison breaks down:
• Why certain screenings may offer diminishing returns with age
• How false positives can lead to cascades of unnecessary interventions
• The hidden risks behind PSA testing, routine stress tests, full-body scans, and more
• Why person-centered medicine often outperforms technology-centered medicine
• How life expectancy, frailty, and overall health status should guide decisions
Grounded in evidence from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Geriatrics Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other leading institutions, this discussion challenges the idea that “more testing equals better care.”
Because sometimes, the most advanced decision… is restraint.
This video is essential viewing for adults over 60, caregivers, and anyone interested in smart prevention, shared decision-making, and meaningful longevity.
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Disclaimer:
This content is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Individual medical decisions must be based on your personal health history, risk factors, and consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not start, stop, or change any medications, screenings, or treatments without professional guidance. Medical evidence evolves over time, and recommendations may change as new research emerges. This channel does not guarantee completeness or applicability to every individual case.
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