Modern Wisdom cover image

#084 - David Epstein - Specialisation Is For Insects

Modern Wisdom

00:00

The Disconnect Between Medical Evidence and Practice

This chapter explores the intricate challenges of stent usage in stable coronary artery disease, revealing how a hospital's attempt to dissociate compensation from medical procedures still resulted in reliance on physician beliefs over data. The discussion emphasizes the need for specialists to consider comprehensive patient outcomes rather than solely focusing on surrogate markers.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app