by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 9, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
My latest Controversies in Medicine video examines Medical Aid in Dying, the subject of one of the most difficult and personal debates in healthcare. In states where it is legal, MAID generally allows mentally competent adults with terminal illness and a limited life...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jul 13, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are increasingly being used for health and medical questions, from understanding symptoms to preparing for doctor visits. Last month, I wanted to see how usage, trust and experience with AI are changing. Here are the...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jun 8, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
For many physicians, medicine began as a calling rooted in service, trust and professional purpose. But today’s healthcare environment is shaped by financial pressures, administrative demands, market consolidation, new technologies and changing expectations from...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | May 12, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Healthcare decisions by policymakers, insurers and providers almost always involve tradeoffs. Improving one aspect of care might mean higher costs, longer wait times or reduced access somewhere else. Last month’s survey asked a more personal question: What factors are...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Apr 13, 2026 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Business guru Peter Drucker famously wrote, “If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.” American medicine often responds to modern challenges by adding more people, more processes and more layers onto outdated systems. Last month’s survey asked...
