Medicine 3.0 gives patients more confidence to find doctors that align with their objectives and understand which healthcare professionals outside of primary care physicians can contribute to their overall health. Patients should understand that many Western-trained physicians are focused on addressing disease rather than its prevention.
Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
The episode discusses the challenges faced by healthcare workers while providing care and why having a nationalized healthcare system can be both beneficial and challenging for a country.
Alexandra is admitted to the emergency department alone, worried about her health and the cost of her treatment.
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.
After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
The co-founder of a healthcare staffing platform discusses the value of building a marketplace in one of the largest labor industries and the challenges that come with operating in the healthcare industry.
The speaker talks about their interest in funding multiple studies and creating alternatives to the Affordable Care Act, as they were always curious about healthcare and understood the necessity of hitting certain thresholds to overcome costs.
Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, is famous for her videos where she extracts pimples, cysts, and other growths.
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.
Healthcare costs are pulling money from socially beneficial uses which could save a lot more lives than just one. Many physicians are feeling burnout due to practicing in a way that they know isn't working, leading to moral injury.
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.
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.
The head of Google Health discusses how technology is improving medical care, including searching patient records, while doctors and politicians need to work together to improve healthcare.
A man recounts receiving tetanus shots and morphine after being treated for wounds by a woman during a time when the roads were blocked.
Learn about the possible roadblocks when re-enrolling for healthcare coverage and what can be done to make the process go more smoothly.
Plus Care offers at-home blood draws and virtual consultations with doctors, making medical care accessible from the comfort and safety of one's own home. However, this episode also mentions the unpleasant reality of dealing with blood samples in a regular household setting.
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.
Physician Associates are going above and beyond to ensure you receive the best possible care. Learn more at PAsGoBeyond.com. There are also ads for a reading booster kit and for Lulu's clothing.
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.
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.
Could 3D printing of a patient's own anatomy be used to create life-sized organ models to map out surgical procedures ahead of time, leading to more precise, efficient, and less invasive surgeries?
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.
