Straight Talking Doc Unhinged
A podcast by a doctor telling you all the dark and dirty secrets of my profession and how to understand what docs say and use it to become wiser and healthier! I separate myth from truth so you can be a better advocate for yourself.Remember the three keys to health: eat well, exercise, and stay away from doctors!
Podcasting since 2021 • 34 episodes
Straight Talking Doc Unhinged
Latest Episodes
Primary Care Part Two: A Eulogy for Primary Care
There is no question that primary care is dying in this country, much to the detriment of our entire healthcare system and every person who utilizes it. We talk about an article called
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Primary Care Part One: Why it is so Important
We look at the role of primary care in our health care system and discuss why it is the crucial ingredient to save lives, lower cost, and help people feel better and be healthier. As we gravitate toward a technician-run specialized system...
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19:44
Over testing in the Hospital
We know that at the hospital medical students, residents, and hospitalists dive into a Flexnerian orgy of tests, treatments, and more tests. Is this helpful? We'll go back in time and look at Osler's dream at Hopkins before it becam...
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18:48
Weight loss drugs: What's the problem with a taking a shot?
People are losing weight on the new drugs, but at what cost? First there is the financial cost: we're paying $35 billion a year for these drugs, and don't be fooled, all of us are paying. While insurance pays nothing for nutrition o...
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19:10
The Dangers of Specialty Care: How misplaced incentives lead to high cost and poor outcomes
Alan and Andy discuss specialty care and its inherent dangers. We tell about specific patient examples, why excessive specialization seems appealing but results in over-testing and over-treatment, and how we can instantly change policy to...
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