

My Chat with Surgeon Dr. Marty Makary, Author of Blind Spots (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_725)
Oct 16, 2024
Dr. Marty Makary, a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins and bestselling author, joins to share his insights on healthcare policy. He discusses the shift from traditional medical paths to public health inquiry, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in combating chronic diseases. Makary highlights the role of evolutionary medicine in understanding health issues and critiques government food policies affecting communities. He also reflects on the emotional challenges faced in the operating room, advocating for a holistic approach to patient care.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Disillusionment to Inquiry in Medicine
02:14 • 26min
Evolutionary Insights in Medicine
28:00 • 7min
The Impact of Food Choices on Health and Government Mispriorities
35:21 • 2min
Rethinking Interdisciplinarity in Medicine
37:01 • 8min
The Intersection of Health Anxiety and Historical Figures
44:41 • 2min
Reflections in the Operating Room
46:21 • 14min