Freakonomics, M.D.

76. Is a Spoonful of Sunlight the Best Medicine?

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Mar 17, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Sheltering Arms Institute Visit

  • Bapu Jena's mom worked in rehab medicine at a university in Richmond, Virginia.
  • He visited Sheltering Arms Institute, a beautiful rehab hospital, and was impressed by its environment.
INSIGHT

Hospital Comparison Challenges

  • Comparing fancy hospitals with regular hospitals is difficult due to many differing factors.
  • Patients and the quality of medical care vary greatly between these settings.
INSIGHT

Window vs. Door

  • A Korean study examined the length of hospital stays for patients near windows vs. doors.
  • Patients near windows had shorter stays, possibly due to sunlight exposure.
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