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.
Physician Associates provides high-quality and personal medical care that goes beyond merely providing treatment. Patients can be confident that the medical team elevates them and their well-being as a top priority.
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 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.
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of nutrition in healthcare and how doctors need to be better educated on nutrition and prescribing the right treatments for their patients. He also highlights the value of having a trusted primary care provider who can spot early signs of health issues.
Society's anger and envy towards physicians has led to a lack of trust in their expertise, as patients now often believe that they know what medicine or treatment they need based on advertisements and the wealth of medical knowledge available on the internet, leading to a fear for physicians' own safety.
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 speaker's friend quit her job and threatened to report the doctor and his wife for illegal activities she witnessed at the office. The speaker suspects there may be a timeline involved in the situation.
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.
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 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 use of certain language like the word socialism is used to discourage people from socialized healthcare. People are worried about ideas like death panels where hospitals decide whether or not you live or die.
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.
A discussion about the dark humor that doctors use in the operating room, often to cope with the stressful situations they face.
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.
Community hospitals are taking advantage of steep discounts on prescription drugs for low-income patients, charging full price to insurers, and keeping the difference. Additionally, there is a lack of screening to determine eligibility for free care, and staff are reportedly being instructed to push for payment from patients.
