by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Dec 11, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Book Excerpts, Lessons, Patient Stories
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670775877867{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The following is an exclusive excerpt from the book “Uncaring: How the Culture of Medicine Kills Doctors & Patients,” which is available in...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 14, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
The midterm ballots had been cast but the results weren’t yet conclusive (as of 11/15/2022 when our most recent poll went live). Amid the uncertainty, last month’s survey sought opinions on healthcare policy. Did subscribers to my “Monthly Musings on...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Nov 10, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Events, Leadership, Lessons
This past weekend, I had the privilege of keynoting the annual meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) in Dallas. Established in 1991, the AAHKS is the leading organization for knee and hip reconstructive surgeons (total-joint...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 28, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Events, International Insights, Leadership, Lessons
I was honored to join the annual Lifestyle Medicine Summit (Oct. 21-30, 2022), a 10-day event that brings together experts in public health, wellness coaching, lifestyle improvement and value-based care. I was invited to speak by summit host Johannes R. Fisslinger...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Oct 10, 2022 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
My latest guest on the Fixing Healthcare podcast was Dr. Zeke Emanuel. Years ago, Zeke wrote a controversial essay for The Atlantic titled “Why I Hope to Die at 75,” citing the physical and cognitive declines that occur as people age. Our recent conversation got me...
