After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
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.
The speaker discusses the challenges of using political capital to push healthcare legislation while half the country is upset about it, and his previous support for the idea of raising taxes on the rich to balance the budget.
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.
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.
Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
The allure of confident claims and a broken healthcare system made patent medicine a big business in the 1800s and early 1900s, leading to the creation of artificial tapeworms by a Kansas City factory.
As advances in healthcare continue to offer more opportunities for people to potentially cure disease or extend their lives, the cost of approvals for these treatments could have a significant impact on the cost of healthcare overall, resulting in higher inflation.
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.
Learn about the possible roadblocks when re-enrolling for healthcare coverage and what can be done to make the process go more smoothly.
Physician associates provide comprehensive and personalized care to prioritize their patients' well-being.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 man recounts receiving tetanus shots and morphine after being treated for wounds by a woman during a time when the roads were blocked.
The medical system caters to profit and it's all too evident in even the small things like giving patients pills in tiny, useless paper cups.
The speakers discuss the standards held for doctors and the potential challenges in evaluating them fairly.
