5: Elisabeth Rosenthal
Town Hall Seattle Science Series
English - June 05, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsScience Technology education physics astronomy biology chemistry ecology environment geology medicine science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Our country’s healthcare system needs serious work—but how did it get so bad? In An American Sickness, award-winning New York Times reporter Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal breaks down the nature of this affliction, explaining the symptoms, identifying the causes, and outlining a course of treatment. Rosenthal shares strategies on how to decode medical doublespeak, avoid the pitfalls of the pharmaceuticals racket, and get the care you need. She discusses the doctor-patient relationship, explaining why the medical profession lacks transparency and how patients can navigate the byzantine system. Rosenthal lays out the social and financial incentives that have encouraged a deeply flawed system and outlines a plan for its rehabilitation.
Recorded live at Town Hall Seattle Monday, April 24, 2017