After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
This podcast discusses the potential benefits of using 3D printed life-size organ models in surgical planning, allowing for better understanding and preparation for complex procedures.
Even though doctors said a man's arm was beyond repair, his surgeon refused to give up and worked to save the arm.
Discussing the potential benefits of investing in interventions such as reducing obesity and promoting healthy habits to prevent metabolic problems and reduce the need for end of life care. Also discussing the flawed premise of the film The Social Network.
A discussion on how a clinic strives to provide high-quality care and attention to its patients, especially those in rural areas, by using telemedicine and personalized approaches. They aim to optimize human health through consistent practice and care.
The transcript highlights the issues associated with surgeries performed by John of God, which were conducted in a non-sterilized and open room with dozens of spectators, many of whom were other patients or their relatives/friends. The individual being interviewed notes that there is data to indicate that pain perception can be altered during religious experiences, but that doesn't mean the risk of infection isn't present in this scenario.
The current issue is that while Republicans are promoting legal gun ownership, they are also making it harder to regulate and monitor illegal gun sales, which poses a threat to the community. On the other hand, consumers are not actively participating in the healthcare market, leading to debates about the government's role in healthcare.
Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
Health care has a patient buy-in problem because the customer service at the point of care is appallingly bad. The U.S. healthcare market is the least customer-centric of any customer service industry.
Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
The revenue model in the healthcare industry is complicated, where providers and payers may benefit from higher revenues, leading to a non-virtuous circle. However, the manufacturers of drugs are not the culprits for the rising healthcare costs, but rather the pharmacy benefit managers and payers that own them.
The lack of detailed analysis of patient data can hinder the ability of doctors to effectively diagnose and treat their patients. The utilization of AI technology could help to provide a complete and accurate picture of a patient's health.
In this podcast, Chris Williamson and Dr. Max Hurrell discuss the realities of being a healthcare provider, from explaining your symptoms to your GP to why your doctor always seems to run late. They also touch on the importance of mental health and wellbeing for healthcare providers.
The family history of a person could provide great insights into their medical conditions. Having knowledge of the patient's family history helps the healthcare provider develop a better understanding of the patient's risks, and act accordingly, making individualized treatment unique to the patient possible.
Tim Ferriss reflects on the current COVID-19 pandemic and urges listeners to recognize the importance of healthcare workers. He emphasizes that healthcare workers are vital and much like a seatbelt or an airbag, you don't realize how important they are until you need them.
Learn about the possible roadblocks when re-enrolling for healthcare coverage and what can be done to make the process go more smoothly.
An advertisement for Physician Associates highlights the personalized care given to patients, with the website PAsGoBeyond.com provided for more information. An ad for the Good and the Beautiful's Reading Booster kits is also mentioned, with details on what is included and a website to order from.
The speaker talks about their frustration with trying to get in touch with their doctor and compares the modern-day streamers' use of soundboards to their own situation.
The speaker talks about exaggerating their pain on a scale of 1 to 10 at the doctor's office and finding expired prescription pills belonging to their friend.
Referring to someone as a "person affected by obesity" instead of an "obese person" is an attempt to use the right language but doesn't necessarily prevent causing harm for fat individuals in healthcare settings. Focusing on a patient's BMI and weight in every interaction, even if it's unrelated to the visit, perpetuates weight stigma in medical spaces.
Dr. Sutherland's vision of a tightly regulated dispensary at a family doctor's office to provide safe drugs has a wider impact beyond the supply of the drug, creating space in a person's life to address healthcare, housing and family needs.
A new wait time app for clinics in Canada aims to revolutionize healthcare by providing customers with real-time wait times for clinics across the country, using a unique network of clinics connected with the software.
The speaker advises a grandmother to take her grandchild to the hospital for medical attention and emotional support.