How did your last patient-physician interaction go? Did you wish that the other person had understood your perspective better? In this episode of Backtable Industry, hosts Dr. Ruchika Talwar and Anish Parikh discuss the complexities of medicine, focusing on the importance of communication between doctors and patients.

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SYNPOSIS

The episode begins with an exploration of how medical and surgical training influence physician behaviors and the impact of new economic pressures on modern physicians, including the increasing need to see more patients in less time. The conversation also delves into the national sentiment of declining trust towards doctors, highlighting the impacts of disjointed care and the rise of patients turning to the internet for medical advice. The hosts emphasize the need for transparency, shared decision-making, and the benefits of using reliable information sources.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

04:42 - Declining Trust in Physicians

11:21 - The Doctor-Patient Relationship

15:09 - Taking Charge of Your Health

25:00 - The Role of Patient Advocacy and Education

28:55 - Shared Decision-Making

38:39 - Adapting to Better Informed Patients

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RESOURCES

Wall St Journal Article- “Why We Don’t Trust Doctors Like We Used To”:

https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/why-we-dont-trust-doctors-like-we-used-to-79784b56?mod=googlenewsfeed&st=xP8KUR

“Outlive” by Dr. Peter Attia:

https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/