Robert McLean

Dr. Robert McLean, a former president of the American College of Physicians and an internist/rheumatologist, passionately discusses the need to eliminate the term 'provider' in healthcare. He uncovers its negative effects on the perception of physicians and patient care. McLean details the disparities in training among healthcare roles and critiques the rise of questionable online APRN programs. He advocates for the 'No Provider Pledge' to restore the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship, emphasizing the importance of empathy and camaraderie among doctors.