Bob Wachter On Hype in Medicine

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Bob Wachter rejoins us to discuss the powerful response to his book “The Digital Doctor” and issues around hype in medicine, conflict disclosure, and his upcoming work with the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. For more on “The Digital Doctor” check out episode 3 in the archive, where Bob discussed the book on the eve of its’ release.

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Chris Herren is an ex-NBA basketball player, a recovering drug addict, and one of our greatest resources for learning about substance abuse and how to approach it and help those in need. He is an incredible speaker and reaches audiences from all walks of life; his experiences and insights are an invaluable tool for everyone to share.

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Dr. Joanne Conroy is the CEO of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and is also a co-founder of Women of Impact. She joins us to discuss the formation of Women of Impact, the power of finding shared purpose, and changing contexts in healthcare.

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Erik Reinertsen is part of a new generation of medical students who are also helping drive the med-tech-business nexus. He joins us to discuss walking a very unique path; pursuing his MD/PhD while helping run Forge.

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Zubin Damania (aka ZDoggMD) joins us for a wide-ranging, frequently hilarious conversation on being an iconoclast, creating medical satire, and the value of risk-taking.

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Dr. Josh Minuto, a friend and an Infectious Disease physician, joins us just after the beginning of season 6 of The Walking Dead to explore our society’s fascination with zombies, apocalypse stories, and how we respond to real infectious threats.

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We continue with Dr. Ricardo Nuila on the challenges of discussing death, an issue that is always emotionally charged, as well as explore his article in The Atlantic on this subject, which you can find here.

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Conversations about end of life care are never easy, whether it’s about you, your loved one, or your patient. Dr. Ricardo Nuila joins us to consider these difficult but vital discussions, as well as his recent article on the subject in The Atlantic, which you can read here.

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Dr. James Muller is a renown Cardiologist and a founding member of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW), which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1985. He joins us to discuss his work helping to prevent nuclear war, teaming up alongside those perceived as the enemy, and the double-edged sword of technology.

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Jeff Reznick and Ken Koyle from the National Library of Medicine join us to discuss their wonderful New England Journal of Medicine article “Combat and the Medical Mindset: The Enduring Effect of Civil War Medical Innovations.” Ranging from disaster management, formulary development, and a look into the future, this is a fantastic conversation on a little-studied aspect of contemporary American health care. The historian within rejoices! Find the article here.