Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
Alexandra is admitted to the emergency department alone, worried about her health and the cost of her treatment.
This podcast episode discusses how the healthcare industry has become a difficult thing to reconcile with capitalism and how socialism can work as a check to temper the excesses of capitalism in certain scenarios.
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 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.
Dr. Mark Weinberger's rise and fall as a wealthy ENT surgeon in Indiana, who was accused of medical malpractice and fraud, and his latest venture in healthcare after serving time in prison.
Jared Duszewski discusses the potential of the creator economy and its influence on healthcare, including the rise of ad agencies in the industry.
The pandemic has caused a shift in the healthcare industry, making it difficult for healthcare professionals to have regular contact with their patients, and lead to a long waiting list.
In prescribing medication to address any health issues, it is crucial to perform a comprehensive assessment of the patient's daily habits and physical condition to identify potential underlying causes. Neglecting to do so can lead to incorrect prescription and poor health outcomes for the patient.
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 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.
An X prize for reversing the biological age of a person by up to 20 years has been proposed. This initiative aims to promote taking more opportunities to improve health and pursue challenging endeavors.
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.
Sean struggles with timing his doctor visits and dislikes waiting in waiting rooms.
The speaker advises a grandmother to take her grandchild to the hospital for medical attention and emotional support.
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.
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.
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.
