Back to the People with Nicole Shanahan How the Medical System Failed Us, feat. Dr. Mollie James
Apr 16, 2025
Dr. Mollie James, a board-certified critical care physician and founder of the James Clinic, discusses the failures of the medical system and the importance of patient-centered care. She shares her experiences treating COVID-19 patients and addresses the ethical dilemmas healthcare professionals faced during the pandemic. Dr. James advocates for medical freedom, caution against misinformation, and calls for a holistic approach to healthcare that prioritizes prevention and personalized treatment over corporate interests. The conversation is both eye-opening and empowering.
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Healthcare Spending Is Backwards
- The U.S. healthcare system spends only 10% on prevention and 90% on sick care, mostly at life's end.
- This backwards spending logic emphasizes treatment over prevention, worsening outcomes and costs.
Contradictory COVID Policies Observed
- Mollie James noticed contradictory COVID-19 lockdown and protest policies during 2020.
- She questioned public health messages allowing some protests but not others, highlighting inconsistency.
Early Ivermectin Use Met Resistance
- Mollie James began prescribing ivermectin during COVID despite hospital orders being canceled without explanation.
- She faced professional pushback including dismissive emails and order cancellations.
