TMHS 826: ATTENTION: Medical Error is a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. - With Dr. Marty Makary

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. 

Our guest, 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, Blind Spots, uncovers how dogma and absolutism in the healthcare system have damaging effects on human health. 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, and so much more.  

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! 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why now is an exciting time in medicine.  

• What the blind spots in medical system are.   

• The shocking truth about deaths caused by medical errors. 

• Strengths and weaknesses of the American healthcare system  

• Why absolutism doesn’t work when it comes to health.  

• How the medical system exacerbated the peanut allergy epidemic.  

• Why it’s so difficult to track the true causes of death.  

• The truth about the relationship between big pharma and regulations.  

• What medical paternalism is.  

• The difference between focusing on health and focusing on disease.  

• How cognitive dissonance works.  

• The surprising new treatment for appendicitis.  

• What the scientific process really is.  

• How to find a medical team that can help you make informed decisions. 

• The problem with the culture of obedience in the healthcare system. 

• Why evolving your viewpoint is so important for growth.  

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• The Shocking Truth About Drug Companies with Dr. John Abramson -- Listen to episode 552! 

• Blind Spots by Dr. Marty Makary -- Grab your copy of the new book!  

• Connect with Dr. Marty Makary Website / X 

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