TMHS 826: ATTENTION: Medical Error is a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. - With Dr. Marty Makary
TMHS 826: ATTENTION: Medical Error is a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. - With Dr. Marty Makary
The Model Health Show
69 minutes
Hosted by Shawn Stevenson

Episode Description

<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>If you have a medical emergency, there’s no better place to seek lifesaving care than the United States. But when it comes down to reversing or preventing chronic conditions and creating a lifestyle around true health, our modern medical system leaves much to be desired. On today’s show, we’re going to dive into these blind spots in the US healthcare system.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Our guest</span><span>, Dr. Marty Makary, is a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and a 2-time New York Times bestselling author. His new book,</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Blind Spots</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>, uncovers how dogma and absolutism in the healthcare system have damaging effects on human health.</span> <span>In this interview, we’re going to explore the shocking study that exposed deaths caused by medical error, how the medical establishment created the opioid epidemic, exacerbated allergies in children,</span> <span>and</span> <span>so much more. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>This interview is an enlightening look into how medical recommendations can harm patients and even create entire epidemics. As a physician and researcher, Dr. Marty Makary is a true expert on this topic, and I know you’re going to love his insights on this episode of The Model Health Show. Enjoy!</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why now is an exciting time in medicine</span><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the</span></span> <strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>blind spots in medic</span><span>al system</span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are. </span><span> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The shocking truth about deaths caused by medical errors.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Strengths and weaknesses</span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>of the American healthcare system </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why absolutism doesn’t work when it comes to health. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How the medical system e</span><span>xacerbated</span></span> <strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the peanut allergy epidemic</span></span></strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why it’s so difficult to track the true causes of death. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> 

Special Guests

  • Dr. Marty Makary