A very uneasy and uncomfortable situation these days is patients viewing their doctor with suspicion whenever extensive and expensive diagnostic procedures are prescribed. In fact an increasing number of patients believe that their doctor is doing it not for the patient's medical condition but for his/her pecuniary benefits or to achieve "targets" set by their management. Remember it is not always about the money and there are many factors that influence this. Doctors make treatment decisions based on various factors: Your individual medical history and current symptoms Potential underlying causes of your condition The severity of your condition and risk factors Available evidence-based guidelines and best practices Individual considerations and patient preferences Many factors influence the number of investigations: Complex or undiagnosed conditions may require more extensive investigations. Different treatment approaches may involve various medicatio...