This is Part 1 of an updated version of a classic three-part series of 80,000 Hours blog posts. You can also read updated versions of Part 2 and Part 3. You can still read the original version of the series published in 2012. Doctors have a reputation as do-gooders.

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(03:13) Is medicine a determinant of health?

(09:26) Medical care (and medical careers) in context

(13:31) An initial number for how much good doctors do

(17:21) How many lives does a doctor save? (Part 2)

(17:34) Learn more:

The original text contained 11 footnotes which were omitted from this narration.

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