Treating Lab Numbers, Not Patients: A Cautionary Tale for Doctors and Clinical Pharmacists

In the fast-paced world of modern medicine, where technology and data drive many clinical decisions, it’s easy to fall into the trap of treating lab numbers rather than patients. Lab results are invaluable tools for doctors and clinical pharmacists, providing essential insights into a patient’s health. However, when we prioritize these numbers over the individual sitting before us, we risk losing sight of the holistic approach to patient care at medicine's heart.