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"When it comes to choosing a doctor, many people look for a seasoned professional with years of experience under her belt. After all, no one wants to be treated by a novice. But a recent study may have you rethinking that: Researchers looked at hospital records and found that patients of doctors who had been practicing for more than 20 years tended to stay in the hospital longer and die sooner compared to those who had docs with less than 5 years on the job. The reason might have something to do with the fact that medical practices evolve over time, and a drug or procedure that offered the best results 5, 10, or 20 years ago might not be the best one to choose today. All doctors frequently take continue medical education seminars, but maybe that&amp;#039;s not enough. Of course, this is just one study (and the age/years of experience your doctor has) is just one factor, so don&amp;#039;t ditch your current doc if you think you&amp;#039;re getting good care. Find more tips on choosing a good doctor here. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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