15min chapter

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin cover image

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

CHAPTER

Balancing Benefits and Drawbacks of Medications

The chapter explores the trade-offs between using established drugs with known side effects and new drugs with uncertain long-term impacts. It delves into the complexities of medication evaluation, questioning the relationships between cholesterol control, heart attack prevention, and longevity, while also highlighting gaps in medical knowledge. The discussion extends to topics such as honesty in medical practice, patient confidence, the influence of pharmaceutical companies, healthcare disparities, and the importance of allowing choice in healthcare and politics.

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