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Resources and White Papers
Welcome to the ARTH resources library, a curated collection of downloadable white papers, reports, and patient guides published by Drs. Andy Lazris and Alan Roth. These pieces cover healthcare reform papers, patient-first care research, and practical frameworks for navigating modern medicine.
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What you’ll find here
Some of these resources are written for patients who want clarity without jargon. Others are written for clinicians, educators, and policy readers who want a deeper look at how incentives shape care. All of them share the same goal: move medicine away from fear and protocols, and back toward judgment, relationships, and outcomes that actually matter.
Downloadable reports and guides
Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care: Healing Beyond the Cure
Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care: What You Need to Know When medicine can no longer cure, care becomes the most powerful tool we have....
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The Overdiagnosis of Myocardial Infarction: A Closer Look at Troponin Testing and Type 2 MI
When a test says “heart attack,” but your body says otherwise — is it overdiagnosis? In this downloadable article from American Family Physician, Dr. Andy...
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Routine Vitamin D Testing: Why Less Is More for Most Patients
Routine tests can feel proactive—but they’re not always helpful. Learn why vitamin D testing may be doing more harm than good. Unnecessary vitamin D testing...
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Biased Medical Records and Health Equity: Why Language Shapes Outcomes
Words matter—especially in the medical record. Biased documentation doesn’t just offend patients; it damages trust and care. Biased medical documentation is more than a wording...
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Endometriosis and Diagnostic Delay: The Cost of Being Ignored
When women’s pain is dismissed, diagnosis is delayed. Endometriosis deserves better—here’s how to change the story. Endometriosis affects at least 1 in 10 reproductive-aged women,...
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Diagnostic Overshadowing: When Bias Blocks Proper Care
When assumptions replace diagnosis, patients pay the price. Discover how diagnostic overshadowing leads to real harm—and how to prevent it. Diagnostic overshadowing happens when a...
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Overdiagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: Why eGFR Alone Isn’t Enough
Not all kidney disease is dangerous. Learn why age-based overdiagnosis is a growing concern. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition—but not every drop...
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NAFLD: When Diagnosing Liver Disease Does More Harm Than Good
A diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can sound alarming—but for most people, it doesn’t lead to liver failure. Instead, it often leads to...
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Rethinking Back Pain: When Surgery and Injections Do More Harm Than Good
Back pain is common—so is overtreatment. Learn what really works and what to avoid. Low back pain treatment overuse is one of the most persistent...
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Prediabetes in Older Adults: A Diagnosis That May Do More Harm Than Good
A borderline blood sugar reading shouldn’t lead to anxiety, overmedication, or unnecessary doctor visits—especially in older adults. Yet for millions of people, that’s exactly what...
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Rethinking Syncope: Avoiding Costly and Unnecessary Hospitalization
Syncope—brief loss of consciousness—often leads to emergency visits, excessive testing, and hospital admissions. But is that always necessary? In this article from American Family Physician,...
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When Poor Communication Becomes Medical Error
Good medicine begins with good communication. But what happens when doctors don’t listen? In this revealing article from American Family Physician, Drs. Andy Lazris and...
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What COVID-19 Revealed About Unnecessary Medical Care
What the pandemic taught us about medical overuse—and how less care can sometimes lead to better outcomes. The pandemic disrupted nearly every part of our...
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Anticoagulation in the Elderly: Balancing Stroke Prevention and Bleeding Risk
Anticoagulation is commonly recommended for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation—but is it always the right choice for older adults? Anticoagulation therapy is often a go-to...
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Lung Cancer Screening in Older Adults: What Patients Deserve to Know
Is annual lung cancer screening with low-dose CT really a life-saving tool—or a well-intentioned risk? In this thoughtful article from American Family Physician, Drs. Andy...
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Statins in the Elderly: Rethinking the Risks, Benefits, and Evidence
Should all older adults be on statins? According to the latest evidence—and the insights of Drs. Andy Lazris and Alan Roth—the answer is far from...
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Geriatric Palliative Care: Rethinking Aggressive Treatment in Older Adults
What if less medicine could lead to better health? In this powerful and practical chapter on Geriatric Palliative Care, Dr. Andy Lazris challenges the default...
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When Less Is More: Rethinking Cardiac Testing in Asymptomatic Patients
Routine heart tests may sound reassuring—but for patients without symptoms, they can do more harm than good. In this insightful article from American Family Physician,...
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Why Primary Care Is in Crisis—And How We Can Fix It
Download the Full Two-Part Health Affairs Report Below In the U.S., primary care is supposed to be the front door to the healthcare system—but that...
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The Appropriate Use of Opioids for Chronic Pain: A Patient-Centered Approach
Balancing Pain Management and Responsible Prescribing Opioid use in the U.S. has been a topic of intense debate, with concerns over over-prescription, addiction, and the...
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If you are a patient, begin with the guides that focus on decision-making and navigating common medical situations. If you work in healthcare or education, start with the papers on reform and medical education.
If you want, you can also search this page using your browser’s find function (Ctrl+F / Command+F) to quickly locate a topic.
These resources are for education and discussion. They are not medical advice and are not a substitute for an individualized clinician-patient relationship.
