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Even with heavy licensing in the medical field, research cites medical errors like wrong diagnoses and surgical mishaps causing over 250,000 US deaths yearly [0]. Granted, some studies argue over the exact number, but the core truth remains. Licenses don't eliminate human error.

[0] https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2139



Perfect is the enemy of good. Licensing could make the situation alot better... or worse.




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