This chapter explores the challenges of the current medical system and advocates for a shift towards holistic care that emphasizes prevention and lifestyle changes. It underscores the importance of questioning established practices and integrating a more comprehensive approach to healthcare to build trust and improve patient outcomes.
Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary talks about his book Blind Spots with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. Makary argues that the medical establishment too often makes unsupported recommendations for treatment while condemning treatments and approaches that can make us healthier. This is a sobering and informative exploration of a number of key findings in medicine that turned out to be wrong and based on insufficient evidence.