by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 10, 2021 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Covid-19 cases hit a six-month high in August with the most daily infections since February. At the time of this survey, the United States was once again reporting more than 100,000 new cases each day. I asked readers who they were holding MOST accountable for this...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 9, 2021 | All Blog Posts, Book Excerpts, Events, International Insights, Leadership, Lessons, Patient Stories, Surveys, Uncategorized
In this survey, the third of the Fixing Healthcare franchise, we asked listeners: “Which of medicine’s cultural issues are most concerning to you?” Options were based on insights and topics from the eight guests featured on season five of the Fixing...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Aug 5, 2021 | All Blog Posts, Events, International Insights, Leadership, Lessons
For decades, physician researchers and surgical superstars have been advancing medical science at a rapid pace, pushing the boundaries of innovation far beyond what previous generations thought possible. Breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease,...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | Jul 11, 2021 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
Inspired by the new season of Fixing Healthcare, this survey looked at the various parts of the healthcare system in search of solutions. It asked which key players are helping the cause of fixing healthcare and which ones are standing in the way of progress. Here are...
by Robert Pearl, M.D. | May 6, 2021 | All Blog Posts, Surveys
While researching the book Uncaring, I came across a strange paradox. American doctors share the same professional culture—same norms and values that they acquire in medical school and carry throughout their careers. And yet the attitudes and actions of doctors vary...
