Historically, the healthcare domain has had biases primarily based on gender and ethnicity, and the burden of responsibility often feels like a heavy weight for medical professionals. While there is a desire to do good and make the best decisions for patients, the lack of appropriate tools can make it feel like a burden.
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.
After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
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.
A doctor shares their journey of realizing their interests were focused on making a macro impact on the healthcare system rather than practicing medicine on an individual level.
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.
A doctor discusses the challenges of treating patients with unhealthy lifestyles, and how it can be difficult to motivate them to change their habits even when faced with serious health consequences.
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 podcast discusses the moments leading up to a doctor's appointment, including the anxiety and fears that come with it, and the short amount of time patients usually have with their doctor.
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.
The podcast host discusses the importance of getting tested for health issues before it's too late and how it will become something we regret not doing in the future.
Saving His Children, an orphanage in Uganda, received criticism for allegedly not having a doctor on staff despite having advanced medical equipment and trained nurses. The family of a former volunteer claims that the orphanage hired a doctor after a medical mistake in 2011, but a blog post by the accused nurse suggests otherwise.
As the Delta variant surged, many hospitals have lost a significant number of workers either due to burnout, fear of getting infected or hospitalization. This has led to the perverse situation of leaving entire floors of the hospital empty at the time when they are most needed.
Even though doctors said a man's arm was beyond repair, his surgeon refused to give up and worked to save the arm.
Learn about the possible roadblocks when re-enrolling for healthcare coverage and what can be done to make the process go more smoothly.
Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
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.
The transcript starts with an ad for cheap Caribbean vacation at Breathless Resorts and Spas. Later, it mentions the motto of healthcare, "patients first."
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.
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 healthcare industry faces discrimination towards sexual health products, which are often labeled as novelty items instead of sex toys. The industry needs to ensure that everyone has the same access to healthcare and that discriminatory labeling is removed.
