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Guest Joy Garner, founder of The Control Group, discusses the health of unvaccinated individuals compared to vaccinated populations, the Control Group lawsuit, and Dr. David Hulstedt's ongoing battle with the California Medical Board.Reference Linkshttps://informedchoicewa.substack.com/https://www.thecontrolgroup.org/https://informedconsentdefense.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/pilot-survey-graphs-filed.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Joy Garner, founder of The Control Group, discusses the health of unvaccinated individuals compared to vaccinated populations, the Control Group lawsuit, and Dr. David Hulstedt's ongoing battle with the California Medical Board. Reference Links https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://www.thecontrolgroup.org/ https://informedconsentdefense.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/pilot-survey-graphs-filed.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Joy Garner, founder of The Control Group, discusses the health of unvaccinated individuals compared to vaccinated populations, the Control Group lawsuit, and Dr. David Hulstedt's ongoing battle with the California Medical Board. Reference Links https://informedchoicewa.substack.com/ https://www.thecontrolgroup.org/ https://informedconsentdefense.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/pilot-survey-graphs-filed.pdf

Episode 178: Social Media in MedicineDr. De Luna and Dr. Song explain the role of social media in medical education and how online journal clubs have become more useful in recent years.  Dr. Arreaza offers insights into our role as educators and sources of truth.Written by Patrick De Luna, MD. Comments by David Zheng Song, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MDYou are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Intro to episode (voiceover): Get ready to listen to a great conversation between three doctors diving into the impact of social media on medicine. It's no secret that social media shapes our lives—not just as professionals, but also as humans and members of our society. Every second, new information floods our feeds, and with the rise of artificial intelligence, it's becoming harder to separate fact from fiction. As doctors, we have a crucial role in clearing up confusion and supporting evidence-based practices. You'll hear insightful tips from Dr. De Luna, Dr. Song, and Dr. Arreaza—but remember, you also have a role in spreading the truth, you must be a reliable source of online truth and correct misinformation quickly. Also, use reliable sources, recommend fact-check websites, including Snopes, and FactCheck.org, and avoid “back-and-forth” arguing about fake news online, because as you keep arguing, fake news will continue to spread.Social Media in Medicine.Patrick: Social media has helped both physicians and patients obtain and expand their knowledge of medicine. This role in medical knowledge expansion has been more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the form of podcasts (like this one), medical content creators, and personalities.  This growing medium has helped physicians to deliver medical knowledge in an efficient, but layman, format which can become a great outreach and educational tool. Arreaza: This podcast was created 3 days before the lockdown. It has been an educational tool for those who record and hopefully for those who listen to us.Patrick: In today's episode, we will explore a little about how this more accessible approach to medical learning has shaped our medical education landscape. We'll explore a recent study that shows the breakdown of how social media is used among medical professionals and the concerns that physicians have about medical education through social media. We will discuss how platforms such as X/Twitter have “Journal Club” threads and their implications. Furthermore, will discuss how online personalities have been able to bring medical education discussion to the broader population, and what we can learn from their work. David: Who is your favorite medical educator?Patrick: Dr. Mike (YouTube FM), Dr. Glaucomflecken (ophthalmologist comedian), and HealthyGamerGG (gamer), and yours?David: Curbsiders (THE internal medicine podcast)Arreaza: I like Dr. Glaucomflecken as well. He is a comedian but he is becoming a little more political. The AFP podcast is my favorite.David: We will explore and discuss how we could make quality and accurate medical education content and, hopefully, mitigate concerns about creating future educational content for physicians and patients alike. Analysis of Healthcare Professional Social Media UsePatrick: Social media has traditionally been used to share about your social life (posting pictures of your cat and family vacation), stay up to date on news and what is happening among your peers, as well as (for some select folks) a platform for content creation and a means of a career. Healthcare professionals also participate in social media in the same manner. David: Some social media users are called “influencers”. Arreaza: The term “influencer” is becoming a somewhat negative term online because many “influencers” are giving a bad reputation to that term, to the point that many prefer to be called “content creator.”Patrick: In a recent study published in Taylor and Francis' Medical Education Online, 72.1% of the participants reported use of social media to some degree. Out of the 72%, 11.5% of the surveyed report using social media sites exclusively for professional purposes, 22.8% for strictly personal use, and 65.7% for both. David: The most used social media platforms among healthcare workers were Facebook at 70%, YouTube 58%, LinkedIn 52%, Instagram 42%, Twitter (now called X) 27%, TikTok 10%, and Reddit at 5% among those surveyed. Those are 6 different media, which ones do you currently use, Patrick?Patrick: [Add response]. 20.4% of the surveyed indicated they use clinically focused social media platforms as well. This same survey found that respondents specializing in addiction medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and psychiatry were more likely to use social media for continued professional development as compared to other specialties. David: Social media among the participants was highly used for staying informed with medical news and actively participating in medical discussions online, especially about medical management and treatments. Of note, the data is based on a population that skews more toward physicians and medical professionals who have practiced for more than 15 years. Arreaza: Doximity is one of those platforms that I have used in the past, and it contains interesting articles but they have to be read “with a grain of salt,” because they are editorials.The “New Journal Club” OnlinePatrick: Multiple residency programs report using social media as a form of engagement about published journal articles and updates to medical practice. Medical education may benefit from the implementation of social media and similar platforms as a medium for professional development, according to an analysis performed by Medical Education Online. The use of social media among many physicians has changed from content consumption (passive) to active participation in furthering medical education. David: This is reflected heavily in how platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter), have become a forum towards a new form of “Journal Club”.Tweet Threads can now be utilized for further publication discussion in an open online space.  Good examples of this can be found among Twitter feeds from publication sites like the New England Journal of Medicine or #IDJClub (Before their move to Meta's Threads in November 2023). The Infectious Disease Journal Club, using the handle @IDJClub, published a study in May 2022 highlighting the impact of 20 months of journal club hosting through Twitter.Patrick: The authors of the study state that it may be harder for physicians outside of academic circles to have opportunities for well-scaffolded discussions and continued maintenance of critical appraisal skills. Due to an explosion of questionable medical literature during to COVID-19 pandemic (AKA fake news), they report a higher need for avenues to keep the practice of critical appraisal, thus we need to expand journal club access outside of academic sites.Arreaza: From May 19, 2019 – August 7, 2021, the @IDJClub account was followed by almost 9,500 followers from 114 countries and hosted 31 journal club posts and discussions. During the study, they found data that shows a decrease in participation in journal clubs use in residencies, as well as a lack of expert hosts to lead those discussions. Patrick: In addition to the increased accessibility, the survey makes a case that online interdisciplinary journal clubs can be an effective tool to update medical professionals and for practicing critical appraisal of the research studies. 75% of respondents believed that they learned more from these #IDJClub discussions than in their traditional journal club forums (if such forums were available to their respective programs). A case is made where it could be reflective of easier access, the make-up of how the publication is presented, and how the overall journal club is run. Concerns and Challenges to AvoidDavid: As well-intended and useful as these platforms for medical education can be, some authors from AAFP recommend that we be mindful of problems that can occur from misapplied use. Patrick: One problem that has been brought to the AAFPs' attention is potential society and licensing board actions. Medical boards, such as our own California Medical Board, can sanction physicians, uphold practice restrictions, or even take away physician licenses due to unprofessional behavior in social media content creation. This is especially worrisome if posting scientifically misleading or untrue claims.David: One example was an incident here in Bakersfield where 2 physicians used YouTube to post the results of COVID-19 tests at their urgent care during the peak of the pandemic. They misled the public in stating the disease did not have serious ramifications as the CDC stated. Due to the large number of viewers, the physicians were censured by medical societies due to their distribution of biased and unfounded information to the public. Patrick: AAFP authors suggest that for medical statements and discussions posted on social media for general patient education, it is recommended to add hyperlinks or direct sources with any online interaction in-so-that it better qualifies accuracy. If it's unverifiable, it would be best to add written caveats about the information's non-verifiability or that it is in the process of continued research. Patrick: At this time, there is some effort made by social media platforms to help indicate that the post is made by a reputable source. For example, when a licensed medical professional posts on YouTube, there are information panels that appear that will give context to the health content that is viewed. At the time of this episode, YouTube also currently allows channels to apply to be indicated as a licensed medical professional in the channel's posts. The applicants are examined by three different medical societies: the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), and the World Health Organization (WHO) to standardize how health education should be shared online. David: An example being Dr. Lin of Common Sense Family Doctor, an online medical blog for patients and physician education. In his statement to AAFP, he states that he wanted to post educational content twice a week, however, it required 3 to 4 hours a week to create. This can be time-consuming and distracting from other responsibilities.Arreaza: Social media can change mind. What other concerns do you think should be considered when physicians try to educate patients in an online environment?Social Media Platforms to Teach Medicine to the Greater Public Patrick: In general, social media platforms can be used to educate the public. One AAFP panel of authors wrote that some key points are important to consider when creating online content that is meant for public use.We must define our goals toward the subset population we are directing the education towards. Is it providing general health education? Is it promoting a practice? Is this used to advocate for a cause?We must consider who our audience is. For example, if our goal is to create a professional message to incite political or societal change towards public health policy, it would be best to utilize platforms that involve policymakers, political leaders, and/or patients that can inform them of what we want to achieve. Focus on general topics. These can include topics such as viral medical discussion trends on platforms like TikTok (ex. Ozempic), fitness and wellness, nutrition, or topics that you yourself have interest or expertise in. This can lead to the production of original content such as informatic YouTube series', podcasts such as this one, or discussion threads. AAFP recognizes that this can become a creative outlet for physicians and can reduce burnout.ConclusionPatrick: We can see the transformative impact of social media on medical education, and how it's further evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored how platforms like Twitter have redefined traditional journal clubs, making scholarly discussions more accessible across global medical communities. Moreover, we examined the role of influential medical content creators in bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and the general public. Patrick: While social media presents unprecedented opportunities for disseminating medical knowledge, our discussion also highlighted the challenges, including the need for accuracy in content, navigating professional conduct, and addressing algorithmic biases that can influence online interactions.Patrick As we conclude, it's evident that social media has revolutionized medical education by fostering broader engagement and democratizing access to knowledge. However, both physicians and content creators must uphold ethical standards and ensure the accuracy of information shared online. By navigating these challenges thoughtfully, we can harness its full potential as a powerful tool for advancing medical education and improving health outcomes in our local communities. ____________________This week we thank Hector Arreaza, Patrick De Luna, and David Zeng Song. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva. Intro by Raj Ajudia, MSIII. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________Links:Topf, Joel M., Introduction: Social Media and Medical Education Come of Age, Seminars in Nephrology, Volume 40, Issue 3, 247 – 248. https://www.seminarsinnephrology.org/article/S0270-9295(20)30043-7/fulltextNguyen BM, Lu E, Bhuyan N, Lin K, Sevilla M. Social Media for Doctors: Taking Professional and Patient Engagement to the Next Level. Fam Pract Manag. 2020;27(1):19-14. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2020/0100/p19.htmlIserson KV, Derse AR, Delpier M. Navigating the Hazards of Social Media. Fam Pract Manag. 2022;29(3):15-20. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2022/0500/p15.htmlVan Ravenswaay L, Parnes A, Nisly SA. Clicks for credit: an analysis of healthcare professionals' social media use and potential for continuing professional development activities. Med Educ Online. 2024 Dec 31;29(1):2316489. doi: 10.1080/10872981.2024.2316489. Epub 2024 Feb 15. PMID: 38359156; PMCID: PMC10877644. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10877644/Doctor Mike, YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorMikeDr. Glaucomflecken, YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@DGlaucomfleckenHealthyGamerGG, YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyGamerGGGet info on health-related content, Google Support, https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9795167Apply to be a source in YouTube health features, YouTube Help, https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12796915Theme Song: Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, License #5924333, PremiumBeat.com.  

If you are struggling with chronic health issues, mystery symptoms, or resistant weight loss, the root cause may be lurking in your body's toxic burden.  In this episode, pioneering detoxification expert Daniel Root reveals the little-known secrets to effectively eliminating heavy metals, chemicals, and other harmful toxins using a powerful combination of niacin, exercise, and sauna therapy. Discover how this scientifically validated protocol, developed by Daniel's father, Dr. David Root, and approved by the California Medical Board, has helped thousands of people—including 9/11 first responders and celebrities—reclaim their vitality and overcome chronic illnesses.  Daniel shares the history behind this detoxification method and how he has fine-tuned it for even greater efficacy and accessibility. If you're ready to finally break free from the toxic chains holding your health hostage, this episode will give you the knowledge and tools you need to embark on a life-changing detoxification journey.   "I turned 61 this September, and I feel like a healthy 30-year-old. I really can't believe I'm in my 60s right now." - Dr. Daniel Root   Today's Episode Explores: - The role of niacin and sauna in detox - The  Purification Rundown and Scientology - The evolution of the detox program - The importance of mitochondrial health - Personal experiences and success stories - The modern detox protocol and use of infrared saunas - How toxins contribute to aging and chronic disease - The science behind niacin and rebound lipolysis - The protocol guidebook and safety precautions - Personal experience with a detox program - Environmental toxins and chemtrails - Detox protocol details - Addressing concerns about niacin and MTHFR gene mutations - The connection between heavy metals and chronic illness - Training practitioners in detoxification - Success stories and testimonials - Galvanism and health implications For more information, visit www.myersdetox.com     Ready to discover your body's toxic burden? Take the quiz now at www.heavymetalsquiz.com    Products Mentioned in This Episode: - Sauna Detoxification Using Niacin by Dr. David  Root - get the book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/0j50HFeG    About Daniel Root Daniel Root is a pioneer in the field of detoxification and the son of Dr. David E. Root, who developed the scientifically validated niacin-based detoxification protocol. With decades of experience in occupational medicine and human detoxification, Daniel has dedicated his life to helping people eliminate toxins and reclaim their health. He offers remote detox coaching and a certification program for practitioners through his website, getdetoxinated.com.   Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

In this episode of The Spine & Nerve Podcast, Dr. Jason Kung and Dr. Brian Joves break down the new California opioid guidelines with insights that every healthcare provider and pain management specialist should know. Our doctors explore the latest guidelines from the California Medical Board, published in July 2023 and designed to navigate the complexities of prescribing opioids in chronic pain management. Whether you're in California or beyond, this episode is a must-listen to understand the evolving landscape of pain treatment. Understanding the New Guidelines Published in July 2023, these guidelines are a response to the opioid crisis and aim to balance effective pain management with reducing opioid-related risks. Patient-Centered Approach Discover how the new guidelines emphasize a patient-focused approach. From initial evaluations to risk assessments- the guidelines highlight the importance of treating each patient as an individual, tailoring treatments to their specific needs and conditions. The Role of Documentation thorough documentation in pain management is critical. Proper documentation not only supports clinical decisions but also safeguards both the provider and the patient throughout the treatment process. Managing High-Risk Patients Explore strategies for managing patients at high risk of opioid misuse. The guidelines provide tools for assessing and mitigating risks, ensuring that opioid therapy is reserved for those who will benefit most and are least likely to experience adverse outcomes. Opioid Tapering and Legacy Patients The team discusses the sensitive topic of tapering long-term opioid therapy, particularly for legacy patients who have been on high-dose opioids for extended periods. Learn how to approach tapering with caution to minimize patient distress and maximize safety. Telehealth and Pain Management Understand the role of telehealth in pain management as outlined in the new guidelines. While a valuable tool, telehealth requires careful use to ensure that patients receive appropriate examinations and care. Social Media Spotlight: Dr. Kung shares his experience rejoining social media through LinkedIn, offering a glimpse into how pain management professionals stay connected and informed. Breaking Down the Guidelines: A detailed exploration of the California Medical Board's opioid guidelines, including patient evaluation, risk assessment, and non-opioid treatments. Explore the California Opioid Guidelines: Access the document directly from the show notes to understand the specifics and apply them in your practice. Engage with Us: Subscribe to the Spine & Nerve podcast, share this episode with your colleagues, and join the discussion on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. "Pain relief is important, but it is difficult to measure objectively. Our goal is to maintain or improve function while managing pain effectively." - Dr. Brian Joves Dive into this episode and equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex world of pain management with confidence and compassion. California Opioid Guidelines: Access the full guidelines here Follow us on LinkedIn: Jason Kung, MD and Brian Joves, MD Subscribe to the Spine & Nerve Podcast everywhere podcasts are available Keep striving to provide the best care for your patients and stay informed on the evolving practices in pain management! This podcast is for information and educational purposes only, it is not meant to be medical or career advice. If anything discussed may pertain to you, please seek council with your healthcare provider. The views expressed are those of the individuals expressing them, they may not represent the views of Spine & Nerve.

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Dr. Aranda tells us a touching, heroic story that you must hear to understand. She is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist who was head of several hospital anesthesia departments before a severe auto accident disabled her. For twelve years after that, her body had difficulty increasing her blood pressure enough to stand up. She additionally had severe vertigo related to a torn artery in the brain. During this time, many doctors called her problems psychosomatic, and she had multiple misadventures with them and the rest of the medical care system. She learned compassion for chronic care patients like herself. She also developed strategies for dealing with doctors that she shares in her work today. Since Margaret pulled out of her illness in 2018, she has worked as a pain doctor dealing with addicts. She describes her techniques for pain and addiction treatment in these difficult patients. As the pandemic fraud started and the effective Covid therapies were being suppressed, Dr. Aranda ignored the directives to let people die and courageously improvised. Under her watch, several thousand spike protein-damaged people survived and thrived. She describes the collection of repurposed medications, including zinc, vitamin D, and ivermectin, that she used to treat these syndromes. They include doxycycline as a close substitute for hydroxychloroquine, something I had not heard of before. In early 2022, near the end of the plandemic, Margaret organized a protest on the Sacramento state capital steps. She believes this was the reason the California Medical Board attacked her. They did the usual—found patients who were dissatisfied and fabricated an attack on her license. This is easy when all your patients are drug addicts. After enduring a year of set-up accusations and intimidation, she resigned her license. I was less brave but went through something similar. Dr. Miranda recently managed to get an Indian tribal medical license.* It is separate from any state licensing board, and she can practice in any state in person or virtually. Margaret treats Indians as well as the rest of us and prescribes using international pharmacies and one in the US. She specializes in spike-protein-related health issues but can consult on other problems. *Doctors, nurses, and medical professionals may apply for a Certified Tribal Practitioner license by visiting https://firstnationmedicalboard.com. Notes about the doctor's Covid treatment In Uttar Pradesh, millions were prevented from getting Covid with early treatment protocols including the ZIVERDO KIT: 3 doses of ivermectin 12 mg + 10 days pharmaceutical-grade zinc 25 mg + doxycycline 100 mg twice a day x 5 days. It eradicated Covid in the entire region.

Dr. Aranda tells us a touching, heroic story that you must hear to understand. She is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist who was head of several hospital anesthesia departments before a severe auto accident disabled her. For twelve years after that, her body had difficulty increasing her blood pressure enough to stand up. She additionally had severe vertigo related to a torn artery in the brain. During this time, many doctors called her problems psychosomatic, and she had multiple misadventures with them and the rest of the medical care system. She learned compassion for chronic care patients like herself. She also developed strategies for dealing with doctors that she shares in her work today. Since Margaret pulled out of her illness in 2018, she has worked as a pain doctor dealing with addicts. She describes her techniques for pain and addiction treatment in these difficult patients. As the pandemic fraud started and the effective Covid therapies were being suppressed, Dr. Aranda ignored the directives to let people die and courageously improvised. Under her watch, several thousand spike protein-damaged people survived and thrived. She describes the collection of repurposed medications, including zinc, vitamin D, and ivermectin, that she used to treat these syndromes. They include doxycycline as a close substitute for hydroxychloroquine, something I had not heard of before. In early 2022, near the end of the plandemic, Margaret organized a protest on the Sacramento state capital steps. She believes this was the reason the California Medical Board attacked her. They did the usual—found patients who were dissatisfied and fabricated an attack on her license. This is easy when all your patients are drug addicts. After enduring a year of set-up accusations and intimidation, she resigned her license. I was less brave but went through something similar. Dr. Miranda recently managed to get an Indian tribal medical license.* It is separate from any state licensing board, and she can practice in any state in person or virtually. Margaret treats Indians as well as the rest of us and prescribes using international pharmacies and one in the US. She specializes in spike-protein-related health issues but can consult on other problems. *Doctors, nurses, and medical professionals may apply for a Certified Tribal Practitioner license by visiting https://firstnationmedicalboard.com. Notes about the doctor's Covid treatment In Uttar Pradesh, millions were prevented from getting Covid with early treatment protocols including the ZIVERDO KIT: 3 doses of ivermectin 12 mg + 10 days pharmaceutical-grade zinc 25 mg + doxycycline 100 mg twice a day x 5 days. It eradicated Covid in the entire region.

Dr. Aranda tells us a touching, heroic story that you must hear to understand. She is a Stanford-trained anesthesiologist who was head of several hospital anesthesia departments before a severe auto accident disabled her. For twelve years after that, her body had difficulty increasing her blood pressure enough to stand up. She additionally had severe vertigo related to a torn artery in the brain. During this time, many doctors called her problems psychosomatic, and she had multiple misadventures with them and the rest of the medical care system. She learned compassion for chronic care patients like herself. She also developed strategies for dealing with doctors that she shares in her work today.Since Margaret pulled out of her illness in 2018, she has worked as a pain doctor dealing with addicts. She describes her techniques for pain and addiction treatment in these difficult patients. As the pandemic fraud started and the effective Covid therapies were being suppressed, Dr. Aranda ignored the directives to let people die and courageously improvised. Under her watch, several thousand spike protein-damaged people survived and thrived. She describes the collection of repurposed medications, including zinc, vitamin D, and ivermectin, that she used to treat these syndromes. They include doxycycline as a close substitute for hydroxychloroquine, something I had not heard of before.In early 2022, near the end of the plandemic, Margaret organized a protest on the Sacramento state capital steps. She believes this was the reason the California Medical Board attacked her. They did the usual—found patients who were dissatisfied and fabricated an attack on her license. This is easy when all your patients are drug addicts. After enduring a year of set-up accusations and intimidation, she resigned her license. I was less brave but went through something similar. Dr. Miranda recently managed to get an Indian tribal medical license.* It is separate from any state licensing board, and she can practice in any state in person or virtually. Margaret treats Indians as well as the rest of us and prescribes using international pharmacies and one in the US. She specializes in spike-protein-related health issues but can consult on other problems. *Doctors, nurses, and medical professionals may apply for a Certified Tribal Practitioner license by visiting https://firstnationmedicalboard.com.Notes about the doctor's Covid treatmentIn Uttar Pradesh, millions were prevented from getting Covid with early treatment protocols including the ZIVERDO KIT: 3 doses of ivermectin 12 mg + 10 days pharmaceutical-grade zinc 25 mg + doxycycline 100 mg twice a day x 5 days. It eradicated Covid in the entire region. Dr. Margaret likes doxycycline because pharmacists seldom know that it is similar to hydroxyquinone (HCQ). She has been using this hidden gem since nearly the start of the pandemic. She says that she has not seen doxy on any other US protocols, but says it should be there. HERE is an article on what to do if you don't have HCQ. And HEREis Aranda's article on what to do if you don't have ivermectin. THIS is her complete guide to emergency Covid care.For more, see https://robertyoho.substack.com/p/223-margaret-aranda-md-specializesSupport the show

He is an old friend and at 69, I am the young friend. He wrote to me on 2/18/23:Greetings, Dr. and Ms. Yoho:Today, with my Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, I walked the entire length of Fair Oaks Boulevard for the Black History Parade without pain or strain.You are both the source of my ability to achieve this goal.Robert, you introduced me to the powerful medicine of exercise. It took away the pain I had suffered from birth until I met you and your health coaching.Ms. Yoho, you introduced me to the healthy eating that I am devoted to.At 90 years old, I feel good, very good. And I continue to thank you. You vitalized my life.—A grateful JamesThis story began in 1978 when my wife (then married to someone else) met Dr. Smith at the Altadena funeral of another nurse who worked at Huntington Hospital. I did not arrive in Los Angeles until 1981. I trained and got a job in Emergency Medicine, then started a private practice. Around 1985, I saw Smith's son in my clinic and did not charge him. Our families occasionally ran into each other. Dr. Smith was a Ph.D. psychologist with a local practice. When I saw him in my office once, he was having trouble walking up and down stairs. He also told me about his lifelong back pain. I was a Board Certified Emergency Physician, and my neurological examination skills were amateurish, but his only problem seemed to be deconditioning.I invited him to my gym once and showed him how to use the exercise machines for two hours. I told him he needed to weightlift two to three times a week for 45 minutes. The plan was to use each machine once, spend less than an hour, and perform about 20 sets of eight repetitions each.I lost track of him for eight months, then he came in one day and told me that all his pain and trouble walking were gone. He had been going to the gym twice a week and loved it.During the last decades of Smith's career, he was invited to join the California Medical Board and then the California Bar. These bureaucracies oversee the professional practice of law and medicine here. I thought at first he might have some influence to protect my group of surgeons against the anti-competitive practices of the Plastic Surgery associations. However, Dr. Smith said that when he was appointed to each position, the politicians explained the facts of life. Their rules were that you did as they told you, or you would be fired.The second part of the story started during my enthusiasm for Dr. Greger and his vegan diet. My wife and I got the “bug,” she became a vegan chef, and we were strict about it for over a year. During this time, Dr. Smith caught the vegetable “disease” from us, and I gave him a copy of Michael Greger's book, How Not to Die. Our family eventually migrated into other dietary patterns after I lost strength from eating all those vegetables. (I explained my conclusions about diet in other works, including Hormone Secrets and several blogs.) But Smith persisted and felt great as a vegan. As we all aged, we stayed in contact, and my conclusion about him was that he was part of the ten percent who could successfully adapt to Michael Greger's eccentricities. But after my experience and closely examining the literature, I could no longer regard Greger as a trusted authority.Dr. Smith has steadfastly refused to use over-the-counter or prescription drugs. He does not even take Tylenol (acetaminophen) for his shoulder arthritis. During my recent podcast with Paul Thomas, MD, I was informed that this drug has significant health hazards and should not be used long-term. For the rest, see robertyoho.substack.com.Support the show

Podcast template Interview PODCAST EPISODE - LISA RAWSON - MIDWIFERY LICENSING - #81 Join your host Sophia as she interviews Midwife Lisa Rawson again! They attempt to discuss traveling midwifery, rural midwifery, hemorrhage, chart reviews, pros and cons of licensing, Breech, twins, postdates, transfer of care, and medical abandonment...all while the "California Medical Board" disrupts the podcast over and over. Lisa Rawson is a LM of CA and CPM, with licenses in various states. She has been working with families for 25 years – educating, empowering, catching babies, and enabling equal access. She enjoys infusing humor and joy while discussing difficult topics in her fields of interest. Her dream is to have various modalities of midwifery care accessible to all. She seeks to restore informed consent and choice thru education, social justice and solidarity toward equitable human rights. She comes from a long time rural community based homebirth practice but has worked in a variety of settings-including unlicensed midwifery. At this time, Lisa is a traveling midwife and enjoys infusing her knowledge with the lessons she learns while serving new communities & individual families for a short time. She is a mother of 8 children, a wife of 25 years and the matriarch of a multigenerational family. She enjoys cooking, swimming, playing games, exploring new places and hugging people! Midwifery Wisdom: https://midwiferywisdom.com/experience/conference/ Lisa Rawson LM - Rural Midwifery episode: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/Lisa-Rawson-LM---Rural-Midwifery---S1E13-e1454ll IG-lisa_rawson_lm FB: Mountain Valley Midwifery Website: http://Www.mountainvalleymidwifery.com Listen here: IG: linktree in bio FB: https://anchor.fm/bornwild/episodes/81-Lisa-Rawson---Midwifery-Licensing-e1tcbkq @sophiabirth @bayareahomebirth @ninabasker @huggasteele @familyfocusdoulacare @bornwildmidwifery Stay Wild

State medical boards are using their authority as a tool to silence doctors who dare to question established narratives on medicine, or stand against the pharmaceutical industry. This problem came to the forefront under COVID-19 when the medical establishment got information wrong on the virus and vaccines, and also censored legitimate treatments. Yet, doctors are now standing up. Richard Jaffe, a health care litigator, is leading the Physicians for Informed Consent's lawsuit against the California Medical Board, arguing that its actions to silence doctors is a violation of their constitutional rights. ⭕️ Stay up-to-date with Josh with the Crossroads NEWSLETTER

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Last week, Chalene underwent surgery to repair the damage done during her Plastic Surgery Nightmare Experience — which took place over a year ago. Today, she shares the huge difference in the (new) doctors' professionalism, how the recovery is going and an audio from a very recent interview (she was featured in) that aired this past weekend on NBC about the California Medical Board, the medical system in general and the changes that need to be made to help protect Patient Rights.   Learn more about Melinda Farina - The Beauty Broker at www.thebeautybrokers.com   Follow and learn more about Chalene's New York based Plastic Surgeon Dr David Hidalgo on Instagram @DrDavidHidalgo or call him at 212-517-9777   Thank you to our show sponsor BiOptimizers try Magnesium Breakthrough and all of their other amazing products and get 25% off during the Black Friday Sale from November 21st to 28th by going to  www.bioptimizers.com/chalene and enter code CHALENE to get 25% off any order!   Thank You To Our Show Sponsor Go to  Mysoulcbd.com/chalene and 15% off will be automatically taken at checkout     Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow     Be sure to subscribe to Chalene's YouTube channel !!!     Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!      Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret's Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson     Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!     Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!        Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast      Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Newsom and this bill essentially muzzle doctors preventing them from rendering medical opinions on COVID-19. The law states that doctors must follow an approved consensus that is judged by the California Medical Board, and violations will result in penalties and potential loss of licensure...

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Newsom and this bill essentially muzzle doctors preventing them from rendering medical opinions on COVID-19. The law states that doctors must follow an approved consensus that is judged by the California Medical Board, and violations will result in penalties and potential loss of licensure...

Preamble: These are not the type of episodes Chalene prefers to record, but they are absolutely necessary right now.  Today, Chalene shares another story from a victim of the plastic surgeon. This interview was recorded about a year ago and hasn't been released until now (for many reasons). But the truth needs to come out.  Trigger warning: Due to the highly sensitive and graphic subject matter, this episode may not be something you want to listen to — but this woman's story needs to be heard and shared.  It's time to put pressure on the California Medical Board and our legislation! Please share this episode!     Important Information: Medical Board of CA Email: Connor.theate@mbc.ca.gov Orange County DA Email: Todd.spitzer@DA.OCGOV.COM  Hospitals still has privileges and performing surgeries  Voice Your complaints to Hoag Hospital  Director of Plastic Surgery  800-400-4624 949-764-8220 Voice Your complaints to Anaheim Regional  Director of Plastic Surgery  (714)999-6113 (714) 774-1450 Voice Your complaints to Saddleback Memorial Hospital Director of Plastic Surgery  (949)458-5600 Andrew Smith  (949)-264-0938 File a complaint to the California Attorney General Email Deputy Attorney General  Alexandra.Alvarez@doj.ca.gov  California Medical Board info https://www.mbc.ca.gov/contact/ Email them at:  complaint@mbc.ca.gov Sign the Petition Fairness For Patients Act   Links from Today's Episode Change Your Business, Change Your Life…IN JUST 3 DAYS! Join Chalene and Brock at MIA Live!!! By going to chalene.com/live Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products! Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow     Be sure to subscribe to Chalene's YouTube channel !!!     Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!      Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret's Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson     Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!     Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!      Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast      Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene

It's been quite some time since Chalene has spoken about the plastic surgeon. But, she can't stay quiet any longer.  TRIGGER WARNING!!  Today, Chalene speaks to the latest victim. Please know that this interview is very hard to listen to and quite graphic.  Please help us ensure this doctor stops hurting more people. The Attorney General of California and The California Medical Board needs to take action NOW! Important Information: File a complaint to the California Attorney General Email Deputy Attorney General  Alexandra.Alvarez@doj.ca.gov  California Medical Board info https://www.mbc.ca.gov/contact/ Email them at:  complaint@mbc.ca.gov Sign the Petition Fairness For Patients Act   Change Your Business, Change Your Life…IN JUST 3 DAYS! Join Chalene and Brock at MIA Live!!! By going to chalene.com/live      Download the Patreon App and Join The Chalene Show at patreon.com/TheChaleneShow     Thank you to our sponsor Talkspace.com!! Use the code CHALENE and get $100 off your first month.     Get Your 50 FREE Stories Ideas go to instaclubhub.com/story     Be sure to subscribe to Chalene's YouTube channel !!!     Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!      Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret's Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Leave Chalene a message at  (619) 500-4819 Leave Chalene a Voicemail review or question  HERE Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here! Go to Chalene.com/MyThing and see what your passion or hidden talents are!!   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson     Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life!   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!      Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast      Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene

Tonight on the Last Word: The House votes to refer Mark Meadows to the Justice Department for prosecution. Also, President Biden surveys the Kentucky tornado damage. Plus, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson urges senators to act on voting rights. And the president of the California Medical Board says she was “ambushed” by a Covid misinformation group. Rep. Ruben Gallego, Eugene Robinson, Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Norm Ornstein, Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Kristina Lawson also join Lawrence O'Donnell.

A new investigation by the Los Angeles Times looks at the cases of California doctors who were barred from practice for sexually abusing patients. And it uncovers an alarming pattern: more than half of those who sought to get their licenses back since 2013 were reinstated by the state Medical Board. That's a higher rate than for doctors who lost their licenses for all other reasons, the Times found. We'll talk with Times reporters about their investigation, the lack of repercussions for abusers, and hear the stories of abuse victims.

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Is The U.S. Healthcare System Failing Due to Greed, Ignorance, or Arrogance? Featuring Dr. Robert Yoho What's wrong with America's healthcare system? We are the richest most developed country in the world and we refuse to take care of our own. Even if you have decent insurance you have to fight for everything you get. Forget about those uninsured for whatever reason. We can and should be committed to doing much better. Let's start demanding more. Now!!! About Dr. Robert I was born in l953 in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Kent, Ohio, (known for the Kent State riots during the Vietnam war), was an Eagle Scout, and a Judo wrestler. I spent four years at Oberlin College and went to Small College National Championships in Varsity Wrestling my senior year. Then, was accepted at one of the finest medical schools in the United States, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. At 22 years old, one year into my medical education, I decided that I needed to “find myself” and took a two-year sabbatical. After starting and managing a tree surgery business, I went to Wyoming to work on oil drilling rigs, and then spent the next year traveling to rock climbing areas. I became a master climber and traveled to cliffs in twelve states. Additionally, I published articles in climbing magazines and made “first ascents” at Devil's Tower, Wyoming, and Joshua Tree, California. I made an early ascent of “The Naked Edge,” a classic climb near Denver, and climbed the Long's Peak Diamond. As recently as the mid-1980s, I climbed such difficult classics as Astroman, the west face of El Capitan, and the Crucifix in Yosemite, free climbing up to a mid-“5.12” difficulty level. I climbed the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome in 18 hours in 2004 and the Nose route on El Capitan in less than 24 hours in 2005. After returning to medical school in l978, I found that bodybuilding complemented my studies. With the added responsibility of specialty training and professional pressures, I had less opportunity for athletics in the past decade. However, I ran 14 triathlons in the late '80s and early '90s and made time for some Kempo Karate (though injuries sidelined me). I have practiced Astanga (flow) Yoga and trained with the legendary 70-year-old master Yogi, Frank White, at the “Center For Yoga” in Hollywood. More recently, I practiced Bikram Yoga and concluded, “it's way hot in there.” (105 to 115 degrees F). I currently practices Baptiste Yoga every day. I married a wonderful woman from Trinidad and had three kids. My son Alan became an All American cross country star in high school, and he and his twin Sarah graduated from Brown University. He now works at Google and Sarah at Nasdaq. Hannah, their older sister, managed a group at the Four Seasons Resorts by the time she was 24. Curriculum Vitae: cosmetic surgery career (now retired) DATE OF BIRTH October 3, 1953 INTERESTS Children, weight lifting, rock climbing, psychology, writing, kayak, Ashtanga and Bikram yoga. Bookworm: Reading averages 3 new books a week. Climbed El Capitan 4 x, Half Dome, Sentinel, Astroman (5.11c), Crucifix (5.12b) in Yosemite. New routes: a grade 5 in Zion and El Matador (5.11) at Devil's Tower, others at Joshua Tree. Climbed regular route on Half Dome in 17 hours 2004. EDUCATION 1971-1975 : Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio 1975-1981: Case Western Reserve Univ. Medical School 10900 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. 44106-4920 POSTGRADUATE TRAINING 1981 – 1982: Internal Medicine Internship R 1 year University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 1982 – 1983: Dermatology Residency R 2 years Hanover, New Hampshire at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 1983 – 1985: Emergency Medicine Residency Training Los Angeles County Hospital LAC/USC Medical Center 1200 N. State St. Room 1011, Los Angeles, CA Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA WORK HISTORY 2020-2021 full-time writer. 2019: retired from my medical and surgical practice and resigned my medical license. I had a fantastic career, and I was initially sad to end it. But I was soon relieved that I was no longer responsible for patient care and was able to write full time without conflicts of interest. See also the first chapter of Butchered by Healthcare for the circumstances, included on this website under “Writing.” 1992-2019: Cosmetic surgery practice, Pasadena, Visalia, and Oxnard, California. Liposuction, breast implantation specializing in through the umbilicus (belly button), laser blepharoplasty, face-lifts, facial implants, laser resurfacing, vein treatments, hair transplantation. Operated medical hyperbaric chamber between 1996 and 2000. 1987-1994: General practice in Pasadena, California. 1984-1987: Employed by the Huntington Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine Group, SPECIAL EXPERTISE One of the most extensive experiences in the United States with tumescent liposuction and Brazilian butt lift with fat. Some of our liposuction supply vendors say we are their largest account internationally for several years. Trans-umbilical breast augmentation is a surgery that many try, but few become proficient. Thousands performed. One of only two surgeons in the United States who passed the specialty boards in both cosmetic surgery and emergency medicine. PAST MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Los Angeles County Medical Society California Medical Association American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery ACADEMIC STAFF APPOINTMENTS (INACTIVE) Drew-King Medical Center, assistant clinical professor, Department of Dermatology. Training residents in cosmetic surgery techniques. BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS TAKEN AND PASSED (NOW INACTIVE): American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), 1987. Re-certification examination passed l999 and 2009. 3000 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, Michigan 48823-6319 American Board of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery passed in 1999. Recertification passed ten years later. 18525 Torrence Ave., Lansing Illinois 60438. (708) 474-7200. American Board Laser Surgery passed in 2000. 417 Palmtree Dr. Bradenton, Florida 34210-3009. ACLS re-certification 1999, 2002, 2005. ATLS in past. Member, Fellow, and Past President, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery: testing included written and oral examination as well as peer observation of surgical technique. PEER REVIEW WORK Produced with Robert Goldweber, M.D., Socrates Emergency Medicine Oral Boards Review Course, 1987. This was distributed nationwide for over 5 years. Emergency Medicine Residency Director Huntington Memorial Hospital (coordinated and trained Los Angeles County Hospital emergency medicine residents) 1985-1987. Board of Directors of California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1998-2000. Outpatient surgical facilities reviewer training for IMQ surgical centers and AAAHC surgical centers. (Inactive) Testified before California Medical Board 6/01 regarding liposuction standards and 11/02 regarding expert witness problems. Robert Yoho Website – Hormone Secrets and Butchered by Healthcare www.robertyohoauthor.com www.feedingfatty.com Full Transcript Below Is The U.S. Healthcare System Failing Due to Greed, Ignorance? Featuring Dr. Robert Yoho Wed, 7/21 1:13PM • 1:08:42 SUMMARY KEYWORDS drug, people, doctors, studies, book, good, called, money, influence, fda, problem, patient, alzheimer, industry, patent, hormone, healthcare, crazy, years, standards SPEAKERS Dr. Robert, Terry, Roy Barker   Roy Barker  00:00 One. Hello and welcome to another episode of Feeding Fatty. I'm your host Roy.   Terry  00:08 I'm Terry   Roy Barker  00:08 Of course we are the podcast journaling chronicling our journey through this wellness process. You know, in the beginning, we talked a lot about diet, not a necessarily a diet, but you know what we eat, what, what we're trying to cut down on and be more healthy eating. We also talk a lot about exercise getting out and moving.   And we talk about mindset as well. That has kind of been the point it's led us to a lot of people know what they should be doing, trying to get in the right mindset to make the change, and then also to make it sustainable. That seems to be the difficulty and the challenge for us. But anyway, we also bring guests on from time to time experts in the field today is no different. We are very lucky to have Robert Yoho with us and I'm gonna let Terry introduce him.   Terry  00:55 Now. Robert Yoho is 67 years old. He has spent three decades as a cosmetic surgeon after a career as an emergency physician. His generalist training gives him perspective and allows him to avoid favoring any medical specialty. He's had little deal dealings with hospitals, Big Pharma or insurance companies before he wrote his his book Butchered by Healthcare. No one has ever considered him a whale prescriber or device device implanter he retired from the medical practice in 19. Excuse me, 2019 1999. Dr. Yoho, thank you so much for being on the show. We're so happy to have you as a guest.   Dr. Robert  01:38 Thanks, Terry. Well, let me just go over my sequence which led to my interest in this field. Yeah, I have all things. I did a career in cosmetic surgery, doing breast dog breast implants, liposuction, you know, facial, beautification, all that stuff. And I had two people in six months die in my offices. Oh, wow. And so that was quite a timeframe, introspection, and one of them I wasn't even operating on but it still was a heck of a shock.   And, you know, cosmetic surgeons or plastic surgeons usually have one fatality in surgery during their careers. And I'd had to in a very short sequence, so I started thinking and reading and I started uncovering what I later became started to think of as medical corruption. And so the basic, you know, I'm listening to your guys podcasts. And I see, it's an interesting process, because you have not had chronic diseases, you haven't had to worry about your health, you're, you're pulling your way through this material and thinking you're smelling a rat somewhere, that there's some. And I can tell you, after four years of studying this material, there's a lot wrong. And the bottom line is that we spend twice what the other developed countries spend per person, twice what Japan, Great Britain, France, and so on, and Canada spends per person.   In other words, we spent nearly 20% of our gross domestic product on health care, right? And twice as much per person. And the worst part is we get a bad product, okay? In other words, aren't we have earlier infant mortality. And it's not an academic controversy 50%, fully 50% of what we do, either doesn't work or actually is harmful. And there's many references for that you can look at my book butchered by healthcare to get more detail. But, but it doesn't work. Now, the simple bottom line for how this all developed is we raise money out of the sky, on our health care providers and the healthcare industry.   We gave them our insurance money, we gave them our federal Medicare money. And it was when free money happens, there's a lot of people come around to scoop it up. And these are entrepreneurs, you know, or possibly criminals, you know, that that got into this thing. Now, I'm not saying it's all bad, I don't want to make that message. You know, half of it works, you know, and a half as important and we have new therapies for certain things that are profoundly effective. But and the way these people have influenced our prescribing and the medical devices, and the insurance industry, is essentially through bribery.   Now bribery is a technical term, that term means something in legal jargon, so I really shouldn't use that term, but it's anytime money changes hands, the well is poisoned. And as we You see, you'll see when we go through these various medic medical specialty, there's a lot of money changing hands between industry and the rest of of the medical service providers. I mean, it's a phenomenal thing.   And so the important point, which you can read, if you start looking at influence theory in psychology, is that any amount of money changing hands profoundly affects the person's behavior, even taking a woman out to dinner and serving her a nice meal, you can get benefits that are far beyond the the cost of that meal. You know, that's a simple thing that drug reps come into their offices feed us food. And we think it doesn't influence our behavior, but it does. And it's a terrible thing. So that's the basic setup of medical care worldwide, but particularly in America.   And I'm, before I let you guys start the questions, I'm just going to tell you the three central insights I had during my study of this, and I didn't learn this right away. But the first one I've already mentioned, and that's the updated Golden Rule. And that is, those are the gold make the rules, right? That's, and the second is, science is being used to obscure the truth. Okay. So if you don't understand it ROI, that doesn't mean you're a dummy. What that means is somebody is BSE, you know, because you're just as smart.   As a storyteller, you're smart as the average physician. And sometimes, if you learn too much detail, that actually obscures the truth, because you don't need to be an academic to judge ethics. The last thing is, and this is the important one, if there's controversy about something, that doesn't mean that there's controversy, that means that it doesn't freaking work. Right? If if there's controversy, confusion, or contradictory evidence, don't fall into the trap of believing reasonable people disagree? Because you know, and I know, they've studied hundreds, if not 1000s of patients to produce the controversy. So forget about it, it doesn't work.   So you read a study that says, we don't know for sure they got these barely statistically significant figures or something like that, it means it doesn't work. So that's a good rule of thumb. I mean, I can't state that absolutely. Blanket fashion. But it, it is a good place to start. So ask me anything you want, I can develop the medical specialties or the insurance industry or, you know, a lot of other areas where we've essentially   Roy Barker  07:31 gone off the rails and say, Man, I got a I got a flat. But let's start out with your first concept. The, you know, the golden rule the people with the money, Mike the rule, because there's not only a lot of influence between the the pharmaceuticals and the doctors, that I would suspect with lobbyists and everything else, there's a lot with our lawmakers as well.   Dr. Robert  07:54 Yeah, the lobby for healthcare is far bigger than oil and gas and banking combined is, is monstrous. pharma has a $1.3 trillion gross worldwide, and it's something is well over half the profits occur in the United States and 40% of the sales, it might be 70 or 80% of the profits. So these guys have money to burn.   Roy Barker  08:19 One of the things that just just now thought of this when we were when you were doing your intro is is there a way to track the if I'm a drug maker cannot track the the doctors that are prescribing as though   Dr. Robert  08:33 they track a track exactly who it is. And I here's how they do it. They go to the pharmacy and they get the prescriber number, and then they go to the AMA, and the AMA sells them. The doctors name that associates with a prescriber number the AMA is a very economic organization. They shouldn't be doing this in my opinion. Yeah.   Roy Barker  08:55 Yeah. Because it's good to   Terry  08:56 know I was gonna say it's backlinks, it's like SEO, you know, computerized everything. It's all I don't even know where I was going with that, because I have so many things running through my head, I can't even form a good one.   Dr. Robert  09:12 Let me give you a stunning example of how money pollutes I mean this, this one is going to be hard for you guys to believe. But oncology is one of the most heavily influenced or, you know, cancer therapy. The cancer doctors is one of the most heavily influenced specialties and the reason is, well over half of their incomes come from retailing cancer drugs, they get about 25% and the average cancer drug costs $100,000 a year.   So these guys have these chairs, right the cancer chemotherapy chairs, the more chairs they have and the more patients they have, the more they can bill and they clip 25% off the top of the drugs price. Now you think this is terrible, but it's gets worse. It gets worse. This would be If a doctor sold them the drug, so another doctor, the drug, it would be called camping. It's a federal crime, they put both of them in jail. But the drug companies are allowed to do this because of some sort of exception. Now it gets even worse, they are rewarded, they are rewarded by the milligram. In other words, larger doses make more money for them. So they are incentivized to prescribe very high doses of whatever the most expensive thing is.   Now, I mean, doctors have integrity, we're trained to have ethics in a way that no other industry is. And you know, we're pretty good bunch. But I just want to say that there's no way anyone can get around a financial incentive, even a small one. And these guys well over half of their income, on average comes from far from sales of these drugs that they deliver in the office. Some of the other specialties, like the guys doing the testosterone blockers like Lupron to the best of my knowledge, they get, you know, the shot costs $10,000 or whatever the heck it is, takes two minutes. The doctor gets 25% It's crazy. I mean, it's absolutely crazy.   And that one that was a whole nother story. And that's it's a very damaging drug of questionable utility. According to Otis Brawley, who is the head of the American Cancer Society. Until recently, he thinks that it does more harm than good on average, because the drug actually, you know, the, the prostate cancer is cut by the fatalities are cut by a third, by using that drug. It sounds great, right? But the drug causes so many problems, the overall fatalities probably go up. I mean, it's just crazy. And you know, it's kind of not joke jokingly, but not jokingly, we listen to, especially during the evening news when we listen to these commercials, and they come out with the drug that helps you with this.   And then they've got 10 minutes worth of countries in the world ROI that allow that, yeah, that's direct to consumer advertising. It's an outrage, it got slowly slanted into our system over a period of five to 10 years, when they finally figured out there were no direct laws against it. And it's a complicated political battle, but they these pharmaceutical companies, is very effective is very effective, even though you're not sure what the hell it is, when they're talking about it on the TV. Ask your doctor, and then they go in and ask the doctors and the doctors are so busy. What are they going to do a lot of times they just write for the drug? Yeah,   Roy Barker  12:30 yeah. Well, nothing I was gonna say is they have like 10 minutes worth of but the side effects that this may cause, I mean, in some of the side effects that they list, it's like, wow, I would rather have whatever they're trying to treat is not near as harmful as all these potential side effects that they have. It's crazy. The studies are frequently   Dr. Robert  12:51 obscure the side effects and they measure, they, they measure, they're looking under the money tree, and not the tree of truth. You know what I mean? So, Ben Goldacre wrote a book about the frauds involved in pharmaceutical and device studies. And there are there are, I mean, you cannot imagine what these guys do.   They they mess with the statistics, they conceal studies that don't. Right, and they cherry pick their results in various ways. They change people and put them in the wrong group. So it looks like there are fewer fatalities. I mean, the HPV vaccine, you've heard of that it's a vaccine for venereal warts that supposedly affects cervical cancer. Well, they conceal 50% of the studies. And in my view, the best commentators at Cochrane you know, the Cochrane Institute in Europe, which does meta analyses, they don't think it works, you know, and at least the most sophisticated ones don't think it works. I mean, it's there.   They're influenced by pharma money also. So Japan abandoned the use of HPV, or at least they said it didn't work to their populace, and their inoculation rate dropped to 1% in one year. So that's the truth. They've got a public health system at least as robust as ours. And they they don't use HPV vaccine in any consequential fashion. The rest of the world still on it, pretty much. Yeah.   Terry  14:26 I was gonna ask, so what's the role? No, this is open up a can I was asked, What's the role of the FDA and all of this?   Dr. Robert  14:34 Okay. So the, the FDA, I have a chapter in butchered by healthcare about the FDA and the FDA is the most effective regulatory agent see in the world, but unfortunately, they are since 2003. A law was signed into effect that we could no longer negotiate prices with these. These pharma companies and Since then they've they've just bought everything and the prices have gone way up. But the the the FDA is fed or their revenues come from what's called user fees that the pharmaceutical companies pay them and well over half of their some some sources say 75% or more of their total budget of $5 billion is it comes from directly from pharma.   So they regard pharmaceutical companies as clients, rather than or entities to be regulated because if they refuse a drug, sometimes they can't make their own payroll. Now, you got to realize the the size of these entities they have to regulate, they have $5 billion, which sounds like a lot of money. But pharma is 1.3 trillion worldwide, 40% in the US, and the FDA doesn't have a prayer of watching all these factories in India and China. Inside the US, they inspect them once a year. And they you know, they do a little better job.   But in China, they all these there are the all these stories about these FDA inspectors getting fed fake facilities and fake paperwork and room. It Catherine even wrote a book called bottle of lies, if you're interested in the FDA and, and all that stuff. It's very illuminating. And it really gives you the feeling that the generics, we were I think were 90% generics because we've been so we've been so overpriced by the patent drugs, the patent drugs are good quality, they're actually what they are. They're manufactured under strict controls, but they're so expensive.   And they these guys have decided the price point of making them outrageous is the best strategy. And I guess it is they don't have to do as much and they sell all these things like, like bottled gold. And so we are buying 90% of our medications from India and China's about half and half. And these the generics often are adulterated with some in bad ingredient or they don't work as well. The long lasting generics physicians have often discovered that the long lasting generics are only they only last 12 hours instead of 36 hours.   Cleveland Clinic It was so bad at Cleveland Clinic that they developed their own mini FDA and they started testing their own medications. And they they found out what worked and what didn't. In Africa and other third world less advantaged countries that don't even have an FDA. The physicians keep a small stock of the good drug, the actual patent drug to use on people who are dying, that were the other drug doesn't seem to be working. And so they have to experiment with their patients. But the FDA is a mess. I have insiders quotes from whistleblowers and so on and so forth. But, I mean, it's the best any country has it's better than the one in Europe, you know, or who are who are respected.   Roy Barker  18:02 You know, also anyway. Yeah, unless it's a, you know, on the other show that we have, we've talked a little bit about the new release of the   Terry  18:12 Doom, Doom, that new Alzheimer's drug.   Dr. Robert  18:15 Oh, yeah, that's an outrage. Okay, so the there are about 10 of these patent Alzheimers drugs, and they cost probably a couple $1,000 a month. At a minimum, you know, they're very expensive. It might might only be $1,000 a month, what a bargain. But even the people who work with those drugs and you read their papers, they can't claim they freakin work. I mean, they, they have some small effects. But like the rest of these drug studies, they're basically half fake and half concealed.   And they use contract research groups, and out of the country, and if these guys don't produce the results that they want, they never use them again, you know, so. So anyway, so Alzheimers is a special case. This is very interesting subject because it's Alzheimer's is arguably the most expensive if long term care costs are included is the most expensive disease of all, but we've got excellent, we have an excellent thing to prevent Alzheimer's, right. So in my second book, on hormones, I showed how Astra dial prevents 50 to 80% of all Alzheimers, I mean this could save billions of dollars if it was used and not concealed right and not not derided basically.   Roy Barker  19:42 Yeah, well, this. I'll let Terry's speak a little more to it because she she's done the research but this new adullam it's $56,000 a year. But what they thought mine can't be what what they need, though, They found out two years from now. They found out that the committee that was assigned to assign it what our scientists study it, when they went ahead and said, okay, it's okay for sale. I think 10 of the 11 doctors that were on the panel all resigned because they had already it's it's not   Terry  20:22 it was a it was a an 11 member panels, three of them resigned. And their their vote, the voting on it was there. 10 of them said no, don't release it. And then one was uncertain. And then the FDA went ahead and said, Okay, well, they manipulate it seems like to me, they manipulated the study process, or, you know, the results that they got, and and made it   Roy Barker  20:48 and Okay, and then now I think there's an investigation. Yes, a lot. This   Dr. Robert  20:52 is a, this is a story you'll see over and over and over. And I've got stories like that all through my book, The tragedy of this whole thing, as you guys are finding out, you if you have a chronic disease, and Roy has a problem here. I mean, I think your problems simple compared to someone with cancer, but and you know, the the, the variety of you anyway, so but the tragedy is that you almost need physician level expertise to decipher what the heck to do next, and ever you need and you've got you got your woman by your side there who can help? Yeah,   Roy Barker  21:28 yeah. Well, and that's the thing to, you know, kind of get back to more general terms is, I guess what I see are concerned about is, instead of doctors taking the time to find out what is this underlying issue, they would rather prescribe to treat a symptom instead of actually having a conversation.   Terry  21:46 That's where they get their money is if they like give them the pharmacy, you know, give them the meds,   Dr. Robert  21:53 you know, they are trapped in a in a system that where they're their actions are dictated and even these guys who work for Health Maintenance Organizations, they if they don't have prescribing habits that mimic the, quote, standard of care, which is largely dictated by Big Pharma, influenced by the standards panels, who are paid each one of the persons on the panel has huge conflict of interest paid by two or three pharma companies, for example, antidepressants and statin drugs, right?   Both of those are should be thinly used, and they're the damn no depressants must be 10% of the whole country is on antidepressants, like drugs is 15% or more. But the influence is so the industry influence is so heavy, that your primary care doctor is not an independent actor anymore. He's got an individual license, he's responsible, but he operates under protocols. So they're not they're there.   They're not innocent, but they're not the they're not the real problem. The problem is they're in a matrix, you know, they're a matrix of control. And the money is so huge, that these companies are getting more overt or obvious about their influence. Now, in the last year, they all sort of came out of the closet and said, do as we tell you, or else you know, that's my opinion about what happened.   Roy Barker  23:20 Wow, yeah, it's unbelievable. Yeah, I was just gonna go down I was looking at the second one is the science is obscured, to hide the truth. And so I just was going to ask, you know, in your opinion, are, are these clinical trials large enough? Are they lengthy enough to actually you know, and the problem with anything is that something may be something may be doesn't come to light in the short term, but after you do it for 10 1520 years, all of a sudden, now, there's a big problem. But, again, in your opinion, are we even taking enough time to evaluate these drugs before we release them?   Dr. Robert  24:04 Okay, so Roy, you're asking the right questions, and you're trying, you guys are trying to Paul your way through this mess of data, and try to figure out what the heck is going on. But if you want to read about these clinical trials and the frauds I think the easiest and most approachable book is been gold acres, bad pharma, and that's 10 years old. But the answer is that the answer is that you can hardly trust anything.   Now the doctors are. We are conditioned to think that double blind placebo controlled trials are the beyond handle, but it's a garbage in garbage out situation and Geico situation. And it depends on the intentions of the people who are doing the trial. And so the answer is now, anecdotal medicine is almost better than the clinical trials and I it's almost a waste of time to look at them. Because if you go to the back of the paper and they're sponsored by the the company selling the drug, he was a gold makes the rules right. So they I mean, it's a it's a tragedy but everyone thinks they mean something. One of my friends says the whole thing has been almost garbage since 2000 is not crazy.   I because the the industry is just taking control of freakin everything now. So I don't say this stuff casually. I studied it for four years, I've got 500 References In this book, nothing I say. Everything I say is derivative of authors that have come before me. I didn't do original research. I I read the stuff that was available. And I looked at the references, you know?   Terry  25:52 Oh, my gosh. Shocking, isn't it dairy. It's shocking. And you don't take anything.   Dr. Robert  25:59 You don't want to take anything you want to you basically. And I think you guys are on the right track with your, your keto and your your controlled fasting and your prolonged fasting. I think all that stuff, there is better evidence than anything else we have. I think that the you know, all the fat stuffs turned around want to eat animal fat and all that all those narratives about about the animal fat is being bad for you.   That's all wrong. I mean, it's and it's all that's all food industry driven. And as you may recall the Food and Drug it the FDA is food and drug, right? So they spend half their money half that billion $5 billion, regulating the food industry, and they don't do a very good job there. And I've got references if you're interested in that, if you're interested in the vegan stuff. I have references for that, too.   Roy Barker  26:45 Okay, yeah, I mean, that that is because we are you know, we haven't gone total vegan, we are more what we call plant based. And, you know, we we do not, we eat protein, but not it's not the focal point of the meal. Like it used to be used to you had the, you know, the big meat and a side thing of potatoes or whatever. So, you know, we've tried to flip that. But, you know, it gets back to this this thing about I have read some research, this is not my my research, but I've read a number of studies that say, you know, kind of staying with Alzheimer's is that that can be traced back to the low fat diet of the 70s and 80s. Because we need this fat for our brain to keep those receptors lubricated. And, yeah,   Dr. Robert  27:31 I thought that was interesting. I listened to you. interview someone who'd given cook it on the world for three months to someone and they freakin improved, you know, so who knows? That's that's another anecdote. I have no expertise about this.   Roy Barker  27:46 Yeah, that was a very, it was a very, it was a one person, but it sparked some huge longitudinal studies on that just to, you know, see if this fat intake. But yeah, there's been a lot of saying that that's what has caused this huge spike right now is what we did. And I guess that's kind of our mission to it's changed a lot on this show. But you know, part of it is, you know, I'll speak for me, I'm going into an older phone into the older age brackets sooner than I would like to. And so I need to be sharing carry good health good habits into this. I mean, you can't wait to you're 18 years old and say, Wow, I need to change some things. I mean, yeah.   Dr. Robert  28:30 Well, another clue about my other book, which is the hormone book is after reviewing all the data for hormones, it's my opinion, and brace yourself. It's my opinion, that hormone supplementation over 40 or 50 years old is more important than exercise. Possibly as important as diet, you get it. So there's a lot of there's a lot of data on that a lot of a lot of studies and the standards that are promulgated are a pack of lies, you know, it's crazy. I mean, then we've got, we've got black box warnings on testosterone, estrogen and progesterone. Those three are vital, and they they can save your life and likely make you live longer. They save your alertness decrease Alzheimer's, I mean it has they have multiple good effects. Anyway,   Terry  29:23 is that why is that? I mean, do you do you think that is one of the reasons that all timers and dementia has increased, so   Dr. Robert  29:32 no doubt about it. There's no doubt about it. And the hormone levels are dropping, sperm counts are dropping, and we have good measurements in men about these trends over the last 20 years. We don't know why. It may be stress, it might be chemicals, it might be who knows it might be nutritional, and it might be something else but they it for any given age. Those are dropping and it's if we supplement we can prevent many, many problems.   Roy Barker  30:00 So I'm sure that this is difficult to prove collusion. But do you think that there's a link in not releasing certain products because we would rather sell the drugs on? Instead of being proactive? We'd rather wait and sell the drugs on the back end.   Dr. Robert  30:18 Yeah, you, you have to realize that these companies, they're not evil, and they're not good. They're only interested in money. And so they're willing, they're willing to, there are speculations that they, they would or do sell things that absolutely don't work in order to make the money and they can, they can fake the studies. In other words, you do 20 studies, and one of them is statistically significant, you know, when you that's the only one you publish. So, you know, I mean, they can sell wheat grass and a pill for God knows what.   But it's, it's it's truly a sad story, because some of the things are injurious. There's a class of antidepressants or anti psychotics, because it called atypical antipsychotics. These things are well documented to shorten your life by 10 to 20 years, through diabetes and all this other stuff. However, they're getting passed out like jelly beans to people who have simple depressions. The SSRI drugs like Prozac, they cause consequential violence and suicide in a small number. And those guys are passed out very casually, they're exceedingly addictive.   And, you know, it's it's basically an outrage. And the whole, the whole thing has been covered up since the start, the initial studies for Prozac showed the suicide rate, and that they paid off plaintiff after plaintiff for these things, rather than have it brought out. So, I mean, there's a lot of drugs that are just that are no good. And in fact, the whole psychiatric formulary. And I'm not, I'm not one of those, what do they call it the anti psychiatry is religion. What is that called? The Scientologists are not a Scientologist right?   The but the Scientologists got this one, right. The psychiatry is drugs are the way they're used. Currently, that means indiscriminately on almost everyone, with these standards that were essentially fabricated with hand in glove with the pharmaceutical companies. It's it's an outrage, and that's the most, that's the most expensive medical specialty. And that that whole thing is a mess. I mean, it's truly a mess. And there are a lot of psychiatry is the only specially that has a massive number of people who are essentially psychiatry deniers, they don't think they should be operating at all.   Every other specialty, they're doing something, you know, they're, they're making some mistakes, but psychiatry, the drugs have never been subjected to proper double blind placebo controlled trials. I mean, essentially, if you can't find any, you can't find anybody to put on a sugar pill these days, because we've got 15% of the country taking these darn drugs. Yeah,   Terry  33:08 it's crazy. Yeah. Which leads to which probably has led up to a lot of the violence that's happening, you know, all these I like to see it.   Dr. Robert  33:18 Yeah. The mass violence. Yeah. Everyone knows seems to be associated with with a psychiatric drug use. But of course, everybody's on the damn drugs. So   Terry  33:27 who knows? How do you know? Yeah, yeah.   Roy Barker  33:30 Well, you mentioned something, too, about settlements. And I, I just have mixed emotions about that. Because I feel like if, if I'm able, if I'm a $1.3 trillion industry, I'm able to offer some pretty big dollars for you to not take this to court. You know, it's like, okay,   Dr. Robert  33:50 it's this important point, right. The pharma industry, in terms of their settlements to federal prosecutors, is the most criminal industry in history. They have billions of dollars in settlements every year. It's an unbelievable scene. And essentially, they are paying everyone off to leave them alone and let them continue doing what they're doing. So I mean, it's, it's   Terry  34:16 about it, what and to shut up about it not saying well, you know,   Dr. Robert  34:20 they, when when they make a settlement, they don't admit wrongdoing. But when you give someone $2 billion to to to stop the prosecution, I mean, it's a rich pay off, and the prosecutors can stand on the pile of loot and say they've been, they've saved the world from, you know, one of these companies, and, I mean, it's crazy. Pfizer has profit margins of 40% for the last five years.   So if you know anything about industry, a 10% profit margin is a very good profit margin. It's in a competitive industry, but this is in an industry where the money falls out of the sky on healthcare, and and Pfizer Pfizer for what Have a reason, you know, which we won't speculate about. But you can speculate privately about their profit margins are very high. It's crazy.   Terry  35:08 And so what? How does that? So you mentioned Pfizer, so how does that tie into the COVID? vaccination? Maybe? Okay,   Dr. Robert  35:18 so, here now, I just want to make a comment about doctors and politics, right? So if you go to a doctor, and he talks politics to you, that's called a boundary violation. It's not considered cool in medical ethics, ethics term, just like, just like in polite company, we don't talk about religion, politics or net worth, right? It's not it's not considered reasonable. So this vaccine has been kicked around so much. It's being censored by YouTube and all these crazy media people. So I think we can consider the vaccine a political issue.   So I'm going to make a comment which will tip you off to what I think about these modern vaccines without specifically commenting on the COVID varieties. Right. So we have we have the the two vaccines that were have been promulgated in the last 20 years now, you know, measles vaccine, and all that was before that, and they all have robust effectiveness, right. But the two are the flu vaccine. And HPV, I already told you what I thought of HPV vaccine, Japan rejected it.   And they've got a very good public health service that seems less influenced by pharma. But for the flu vaccine, this costs billions and billions of dollars every year, Britain and France stockpile this thing. And their governments are influenced by the manufacturers, obviously, because that stuff doesn't work very well at all, it doesn't do much of anything. It may decrease the length of the the severity of the disease by eight hours or some crazy thing.   And this is not a controversial thing. You can go to Cochrane Reviews, you just Google Cochrane Reviews flu vaccine, you can read the summaries of the last few meta analyses and they, you know, read between the lines, but it does it doesn't say the freakin stuff works, you know, it doesn't work very well, it's very expensive. So we can, we can certainly extrapolate pharmas products, which we know a lot about the other products, I mean, these these site drugs, they've tracked the rise in disability very closely.   So that is a suggestion that the drugs cause the rise and disability, right? These there's a lot of other drugs like the stat that basically, I mean, there is arguable small use cases for it, but they've, they've gone so crazy, we've got 8060 or 80 million people in the US on status. And they are toxic, they can cause an occasional fatality and muscle wasting a lot of stuff like that. So the only two use cases for that one is hereditary hypercholesterolemia, which means you have a super high cholesterol and post heart attack. If you're not in those two groups, you're better off doing Roy's method of fasting or being careful with your ketone, you know, or intermittent fast.   Roy Barker  38:18 So what about Black Label or black? I can't remember, I think that's it, like off off label uses. Like, we designed this medicine for this because I hear that both ways. I hear there are some medicines out there that help other things they won't let them do. But then I also hear that there are some medicines for one thing that they're using for others that cause harm as well.   Dr. Robert  38:42 Something between a third and two thirds of drugs are prescribed off label. So it's completely conventional to do that. The thing that's not conventional is for Big Pharma to advertise there. patented medication for every freakin use under the sun. And there's many, many examples of this in my book, and that's what they get the fines for. That's all this left on the books to get these guys. I mean, research fraud, they sometimes identify some of that, but it's largely done outside of the country. Those studies are accepted, analyzed inside the country.   And I mean, that doesn't seem to do much. You know, they put an occasional doctor in jail for a couple of years for that, but they're, they're obvious their champion, their champion fraudsters, you know, but it's done universally. I mean, again, that Goldacre book is a good source. And I'll mention Whitaker's book about the psychiatrists in the psychiatry he uses. He's a seminal author about that, where he dislikes the data and shows that there. I mean, arguably, those drugs are if they work is for a very narrow group.   Roy Barker  39:52 Is there any studies on on that at all? Do they have to do any research on the off label? Or do they go on go through a whole new clinical trial for those?   Dr. Robert  40:01 Well, that's the thing they're on, you know, I mean, I suppose you see a clinical trials are done to create a patent, which is a monopoly for whatever it is 20 years, you know, from the very start of it. And that's the profitable stuff. When a drug passes off patent, other companies apply to produce it, right. And then in theory, it becomes a matter of supply and demand and whether this stuff really works.   Right. But it's not that clear, because there are all kinds of lawsuits that fall that go back and forth between these these big groups, the patent drug manufacturers, and the generic drug manufacturers, and, and sometimes they're just paid. The generic drug manufacturers are just paid not to produce the drug. I mean, it goes on and on.   I described that in butchered by healthcare. But Did that answer your question? Yeah, yeah, yeah. And so. So there are many good uses, there are many good uses for off label prescribing. And in fact, ineligible for physician does that. And I think that there are many, many treatments that are not recognized because they can't be patented. And among these are bioidentical hormones, because pieces of the human body cannot be patented.   In theory, they've got some loopholes, like they patent certain doses of these darn things, which doesn't make any sense to me so. So you go through what's called a compounding pharmacy, which is 5% or less of the total pharmacists, and they are allowed to make a drug only for one person, they can't mass produce the drug. So, and there, there are other constraints on those guys, too, that I   Roy Barker  41:46 yeah. So let's talk for a minute about, there's so many drugs prescribed about polypharmacy. And I know that some in theory are, if we use the same pharmacy, they should catch that, but I'm going to tell you that we use a national brand and have had some that slipped through like nobody's even taken a look at that.   Dr. Robert  42:11 So drug interactions are not studied when the drug is patented. In other words, only one drug at a time is, is studying, right? So we know, we know something about drug interactions from after market effects, and maybe studies that have been done on it. But in the modern nursing home, it's not uncommon to see patients on 20 drugs. And these include that a typical anti psychotic that shortens their lifestyle life lifespan, because it shuts them up.   I mean, they've got to control them somehow, I guess. But 20 medications is a medication farm and not a patient, they are just farming the revenues. And you can imagine these things, the expense of them and the insurance reimbursement and the insanity of the whole thing is just a, it's just a travesty. There are people who are studying this that I cited in butchered by healthcare, and they there are specialties that revolve around trying to take people off of as many of their medications as possible.   So if you're a patient and you're not sick, I would advise you just to be very careful about what you take. Because the indications for conditions that you can't feel like blood pressure have been trumped up. In other words, the standard for when you Medicaid for blood pressure, there was very little scientific evidence that medicating past the upper limit 160 or the systolic blood pressure that trying to get it lower than that there's very little evidence that it makes any difference.   And there's certainly almost no evidence that medicating past 140 systolic makes any difference. And so, especially if you're a senior, that they that, you know, there's there's it's ridiculous, but but the standards have been changed progressively for cholesterol for blood pressure for other medical conditions that are medicated prophylactically. And it prophylactically means before you get sick. So I mean, it's crazy.   The whole thing about the bone density drugs. I mean, that's a that's a crazy story. And these things are very toxic. And they create problems have their own, like fractures and certain long bones like the femur, they create rotty jaw bones, right. And in theory, they densify the bones as well. They are a net loss in my opinion, after reading all about it. I mean, it's it's a crazy crazy thing, and you get those things and they last years inside your body, and they're a shot administered in the office. So the doctor gets 25% of the gross revenue. I mean, it's just it's it's a conflict of interest. Nobody You can get around.   Roy Barker  45:01 Well, some of what led to that, too was, you know, in, in the nursing home expecially was, you know, when physical restraints, you know, people started taking a hard look at that, and they outlawed them. It's unfortunate, but, you know, we call it chemical restraints, all they did was just moved from having them, you know, tied down in the chair with the belt to chemical chemical restraint of the medication that they give them.   Dr. Robert  45:29 So I don't know what there's a good solution for that. But let me just draw a similar point in the insanity field in this psychotic field, right? Well, almost all psychiatric conditions. And these are defined as things for which there is no laboratory test. So the psychiatrists are going almost purely by their gut instinct and talking right, unlike any other medical field, but oh, let's see, I lost my thread. What was I talking about?   Right now we're talking about the chemic, chemical restraints, right? Okay. So, in psychiatry, every single psychiatric entity, like schizophrenia, like anxiety, like depression, waxes and wanes, it goes up, it goes down, goes up and goes down, right? But when we start people on psychiatric medications, it habituates them to the medication, and produces chronicity. So this has increased, or it's thought to have increased the number of people on social security disability, all this crazy stuff. So anyway, that's an that's, I don't have an answer for people who are completely out of it, you know, and letting them go through their thing in a walk facility, and then letting them out when they're when they're doing okay, that might be the way to go.   It's not inexpensive, but the drugs are not inexpensive either. Well, and the bad thing about the some of the, you know, worst cases in the nursing home, especially was it really wasn't about the patient acting out, it was just if you could medicate enough of them, you didn't have to spend time, you know, devote time and resources to them. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of expertise to carefully medicate these people. And you have to have someone who cares about often about people who are demented, you know, and it's, it's hard, hardly anybody. It takes kind of a safe saintly person to be interested in keeping these people clean and in the best possible condition.   And there are private places that do a good job, but the usual nursing home, Medicaid is heavily. I mean, it's crazy. The pharmacies who supply these nursing homes, make millions and millions of dollars per nursing home. I mean, it's crazy. It's like, they turn out blister packs for every patient in the nursing home, often 20 medications, I mean, in the hundreds of dollars a month at a minimum for the for the moderately priced ones, and just break it in, you know, and the nurses pass them out. And go ahead.   Terry  48:07 I was I was just gonna say I mean, that's. So what do we do back in the olden days, When, when, when Big Pharma wasn't in control? I mean, we they did, they did send people with senility and, and psychiatric issues, they did put them away for a while or a lifetime. But there weren't many of them, because they weren't taking the drugs to be able to cause whatever it is, they're   Dr. Robert  48:31 right, we've got a control group for psychiatry, and that's called the third world, right. And they don't have the money to spend on these drugs. So Whittaker and other Robert Whittaker, and other people have looked at that. And they get better results than we do. Our drugs encouraged chronicity and dependency in the third world, they'd lock them up for a while, maybe give them a few drugs, but they don't give them the drugs and definitely the way the way our standards have developed to, to do this, you know, depression, that you know, this chemical, chemical fault in the brain that's supposed to be depression that the SSRI antidepressants are supposed to fix. You've heard about that.   Right? It's a chemical deficiency in the brain. Well, that was made up, that idea was made up by a marketer. That was not there's no science behind that at all. We don't know what the hell's happening in the brain is made up by a marketer. So that thing took hold. And once a bell is wrong, it cannot be unrung. So everybody in the country thinks that the depressed people have a chemical deficiency in the brain. And that means that you have to take the drug forever and pay the pharma company forever. And, you know, I mean, it all falls right, made up by a marketer at Smith Kline and French.   Roy Barker  49:48 So what about allergies have has this overmedication or maybe it's the food source or whatever that it's, you know, we had a casual conversation about this the other day That, you know, as I was growing up, and I'm not, you know, mostly back in the 60s and 70s It's been a while, but it didn't seem to be kids with the chronic asthma, the chronic allergies, peanut butter, you know, things like that. And it seemed like nowadays there are so much   Terry  50:19 more. All right, yeah, they're all they can't have dairy, they can't they're an app have everything gluten free, no peanuts, all of that.   Dr. Robert  50:28 I don't have any specific knowledge about that, except for it sounds to me, like it's part of the diagnosis creep, that has been fostered by industry and abetted by the doctors, you know, just like for the blood pressure, the cholesterol, you know, the the bone density, the bone density story is a is a six story that started in some, you know, medical meeting where they got together and they all decided that bone density below a certain amount was going to be called osteopenia, which is not true osteoporosis.   But then they decided that osteo Pina peenya, had to be medicated with these toxic drugs to prophylactic or prevent osteoporosis, which that's the link was never proven. But now we've got, we got all these people on these drugs, they're getting less popular because their toxicities are more widely known. And who wants to have a patient who has a necrosis or a rotten jaw, you know, I mean, that's, but I guess if you're getting paid 20 $500 for a shot, you know, maybe you're risking, you know, you get a you get a herd of about 40 of men, they're coming in once a month, or whatever it is, you got a lot of money on your hands.   Terry  51:41 So what's a patient to do? That's the hard part. Okay, what do you do?   Dr. Robert  51:47 Right? Well, my wife has a chronic problem. And I be I become her advocate. And it's taken my background to keep her out of trouble. And she's doing very well. But I think that you guys, you guys don't have serious problems yourself. I think you can research what you're doing. You stay away from those drugs, Metformin is okay, but the rest of them are not good. And they'll keep you from losing weight. But if you have a complicated problem, you can go to the best doctors in the country virtually now. And Trump put out this executive order. And I don't think Biden is countermanded. That said that virtual consultations, even on the first visit, are cool, you get it. Whereas before, they would always insist that you come to the office to see them to see you. Because it was considered beneath the standard of care to see a patient virtually or on the phone, especially for the first visit, there's something to that an experienced physician can just look at somebody and they can see physical signs, they can see, they can see stuff they can't see as well over zoom.   Although these are very clear images, it's not as good. You know, they get you get your clothes off and look even without even listen to your lungs or looking, you know, just kind of look them over. And and they get hints to what's going on. And they can lead to good ideas about therapy and diagnosis. But you can go to Stanford, and you can do a virtual consultation with these people. And if they won't allow a first time virtual consultation, fly out there, pay for the whole thing, and then do the subsequent visits, and then get your local doctor to do whatever the other guy tells him to do. So you can get the best care in the country, anywhere you live.   You know, if you've got a few dollars to rub together, I mean, it's not free. But it's not so outrageously expensive that that you can't get it done. The Second. Second thing is, you know, the problem with healthcare is twofold. Right? Have I want to do too much those are the people on fee for service and fever services, enormous conflict of interest, right? It's impossible to get away from I mean, I was a cosmetic surgeon, I got paid for doing breast dogs. I wanted to do them, you know, and I would like to think I never oversold it on someone that had breasts that were big already or something but you know, you got to make the customers happy, right?   But the problem is for fee for service, they want to do too much but the other guys the HMO guys, they're on salary, and they're often incentivized in various subtle ways to do less. So you got to watch those guys and make sure that you're getting the best care from them. They have all the modern stuff. They can do whatever they want, but it often takes a supervising physician outside the system. If you have a complicated problem. If you're have cancer, cancer is there is many different diseases. It's complicated.   Many different specialties are required to manage it frequently. You get a cardiologist involved and you know the cancer doctor and he you know, I mean it just goes on and on and on. And there's many possible And the thing is an art, which doesn't work very well, if it's applied the way the standards go, two months of improved survival is what 95% plus of the cancers get from our chemotherapy. And that's not that's not controversial. Two months survival improvement, right? We can cure about five to seven of these cancers. If we catch them at the right stage. It really I mean, you know, what, testicular cancer, some lymphomas, leukemias, you know, some other some other entities get cured, which is, you know, that's a blessing.   But the rest of it is, it's definitely an art. And if you establish good relationships with the people, if you don't, if you don't think that they're relating to you, personally, you need to go elsewhere. I mean, doctors are human beings too. And if they seem like they're pushing patients through the clinic, and that's what they're up to. You can sense it your your judgment is better than you think. And you go on and study everything you can, if you have friends that are nurses, or doctors who can help advocate for you and learn everything they can, they'll they possibly will be more sophisticated, although sometimes they are just part of the freakin machine.   Roy Barker  56:11 So we're running way long. But I did want to ask you, you wrote another book about hormones. And so we just wanted to touch on that briefly. I know you talked a little bit about testosterone and estrogen earlier, but now kind of what's going on over in that realm? Well,   Dr. Robert  56:28 the interesting thing is, the amazing thing is that every single hormone has been run down by standards groups, right? The FDA has, there's a thing called a blackbox warning the FDA puts on drugs, that it deems it's a postmarket thing, right? They put on rather than send the drug back to the manufacturer, which would, you know, it's very expensive. And in theory, the drug works, they put a warning on the drug.   So theoretically, patients and physicians can be careful about it and not, not, you know, be aware that there there are risks, and they put black box warnings, unwarranted blackbox warnings on testosterone, estrogen and progesterone based on obsoletes drug studies. In other words, the drugs studies were done is called the Women's Health Initiative, which you probably heard of that thing evaluated drugs that shouldn't be used any longer for chronic care.   Okay, like Premarin, Premarin is horse urine, estrogen. Now that stuff has its place. But for chronic care, it has some low level risks, that true estrogen that's Astra dial, which is the compound that should be used is bioidentical doesn't have, right. And, you know, there's a whole series of caveats. But But basically, in testosterone, it's practically unbelievable what's happened with testosterone, they put a blackbox warning on testosterone based on two studies, or they look through the wrong end of the telescope. In other words, they took people on testosterone and look for problems.   So that's the wrong way to evaluate a drug. What you need to do is take 1000 people or whatever half up on the drug half, I'm off the drug and see what happens to them in the future. Right. So testosterone, they've stuck this blackbox warning on testosterone for stroke and heart disease, when this stuff has enormously beneficial effects on weight loss. It's the best weight loss drug we've ever had. It's much better than phentermine.   It has many positive effects. And you guys, you know, are of the age group where you should consider this stuff and you read my book and see what you think I've got referral sources in there. And even a drug as harmless as progesterone, which is the other female hormone. There's a story they started about that was you don't need anyway.   Terry  58:56 So it's it's a crazy I was put, I was given a cream.   Dr. Robert  59:00 I mean, the cream is the cream for progesterone is ineffective. It doesn't give you enough to drop like,   Terry  59:07 I quit. I mean, I didn't take it very well.   Dr. Robert  59:09 You should take oral micronized progesterone, and the doses and everything are in my hormone secrets book. Okay. So that's something that the women should study any woman over 50 should be intimately familiar with all that material. Because you're not going to get it your it's going to be hard to get from anywhere anywhere else. I mean, you can if you go to the right doctor, they can help but there's there's a lot of quote, controversy and the the subjects been just completely covered up. Sorry, Roy.   Roy Barker  59:40 Oh, no, no, no, I just I was thinking you might actually thought of something back kind of on the drug issue is that you know, we talked about how things kind of go around with the FDA looking down over this but I'm able to walk into any drugstore, any grocery store And by any form of some kind of a supplement, and they don't have a my understanding with them is they have little to no oversight except for the company. So most of them come from China to do like, okay, yeah. Oh, yeah, I guess the for briefly on that, you know the benefits versus the pitfalls of you know, walking in and, and one for me that I know as that I was told about was iron like, for most men, too much iron can be dangerous more dangerous than than low iron.   Dr. Robert  1:00:36 Don't take iron, don't take iron, right? But yeah, Terry if you don't have menstrual periods you shouldn't need iron to see. But the reason why you have low iron in the blood blood is you have blood loss, either through mineral or if you have a GI bleed a slow gut bleed, you can get a lower iron. And if you have that you want to check it out. You don't want to just take iron.   Roy Barker  1:00:57 Yeah, yeah, no, no, I wasn't taking it, I have a colon cancer. That was just an example of, you know, one that I know for certain that I've heard is detrimental to men. But then, you know, like some of the others I've heard that they can have interactions with, you know, certain medications that we're taking. So just you know, it kind of the more I've learned about the supplements, kind of the scarier that whole thing is, and the   Terry  1:01:21 fish and fish oil Didn't we just learned about fish? Well, we cut out the fish oil supplements, because we spoke to a neural neurologist, who told us that how it was processed, processes that out of what you need. So to go and get, you know, they have to, they have to cook it at such high heat that it actually makes it detrimental. But you can take there's a liquid three, six and nine, that's a lot more.   Roy Barker  1:01:48 It's more efficient. But it's also like it has all the nutrients that you really need. So little things like that, you know, like the Who would think you know, nobody ever talked to me about this whole thing with fish oil, everybody's like official is good, but it's the process that kills it.   Dr. Robert  1:02:04 I'm not an expert on fish oil I but I understand it's out. The thing I do know about is vitamin D, which actually is not a vitamin, it's a hormone. And you can get your levels drawn of D, your primary care can do that. Or you can go straight through life ext

Part One of the podcast we have a lively discussion about menopause and the benefits of hormone supplemenation. We dive into the differences between the types of HRT and the benefits. We also begin our discussion on thyroid.Amazon Affiliate Link Highly recommended Liquid Thyroid Supplement Amazon Affiliate Link Robert Yoho - Hormone Secrets Book Website Stop the thyroid madness Learn more about Robert Yoho at his websiteRoberty Yoho retired MD, Author 2020-2021 full-time writer.​2019: retired from my medical and surgical practice and resigned my medical license. I had a fantastic career, and I was initially sad to end it. But I was soon relieved that I was no longer responsible for patient care and was able to write full time without conflicts of interest. See also the first chapter of Butchered by Healthcare for the circumstances, included on this website under "Writing."1992-2019: Cosmetic surgery practice, Pasadena, Visalia, and Oxnard, California. Liposuction, breast implantation specializing in through the umbilicus (belly button), laser blepharoplasty, face-lifts, facial implants, laser resurfacing, vein treatments, hair transplantation. Operated medical hyperbaric chamber between 1996 and 2000.1987-1994: General practice in Pasadena, California.1984-1987: Employed by the Huntington Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine Group,SPECIAL EXPERTISEOne of the most extensive experiences in the United States with tumescent liposuction and Brazilian butt lift with fat. Some of our liposuction supply vendors say we are their largest account internationally for several years.Trans-umbilical breast augmentation is a surgery that many try, but few become proficient. Thousands performed.One of only two surgeons in the United States who passed the specialty boards in both cosmetic surgery and emergency medicine.PAST MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIESLos Angeles County Medical SocietyCalifornia Medical AssociationAmerican Society of Cosmetic Breast SurgeryFellow, American Academy of Cosmetic SurgeryACADEMIC STAFF APPOINTMENTS (INACTIVE)​Drew-King Medical Center, assistant clinical professor, Department of Dermatology. Training residents in cosmetic surgery techniques.BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS TAKEN AND PASSED (NOW INACTIVE):American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), 1987. Re-certification examination passed l999 and 2009. 3000 CoolidgeRd., East Lansing, Michigan 48823-6319American Board of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery passed in 1999. Recertification passed ten years later. 18525 Torrence Ave., Lansing Illinois 60438. (708) 474-7200.American Board Laser Surgery passed in 2000.417 Palmtree Dr. Bradenton, Florida 34210-3009.ACLS re-certification 1999, 2002, 2005. ATLS in past.Member, Fellow, and Past President, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery: testing included written and oral examination as well as peer observation of surgical technique.PEER REVIEW WORKProduced with Robert Goldweber, M.D., Socrates Emergency Medicine Oral Boards Review Course, 1987. This was distributed nationwide for over 5 years.Emergency Medicine Residency Director Huntington Memorial Hospital (coordinated and trained Los Angeles County Hospital emergency medicine residents) 1985-1987.Board of Directors of California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1998-2000.Outpatient surgical facilities reviewer training for IMQ surgical centers and AAAHC surgical centers. (Inactive)Testified before California Medical Board 6/01 regarding liposuction standards and 11/02 regarding expert witness problems.

Part One of the podcast we have a lively discussion about menopause and the benefits of hormone supplemenation. We dive into the differences between the types of HRT and the benefits. We also begin our discussion on thyroid. Amazon Affiliate Link Highly recommended Liquid Thyroid Supplement  Amazon Affiliate Link Robert Yoho - Hormone Secrets Book  Website Stop the thyroid madness  Learn more about Robert Yoho at his website Roberty Yoho retired MD, Author  2020-2021 full-time writer. ​2019: retired from my medical and surgical practice and resigned my medical license. I had a fantastic career, and I was initially sad to end it. But I was soon relieved that I was no longer responsible for patient care and was able to write full time without conflicts of interest. See also the first chapter of Butchered by Healthcare for the circumstances, included on this website under "Writing." 1992-2019: Cosmetic surgery practice, Pasadena, Visalia, and Oxnard, California. Liposuction, breast implantation specializing in through the umbilicus (belly button), laser blepharoplasty, face-lifts, facial implants, laser resurfacing, vein treatments, hair transplantation. Operated medical hyperbaric chamber between 1996 and 2000. 1987-1994: General practice in Pasadena, California. 1984-1987: Employed by the Huntington Memorial Hospital Emergency Medicine Group, SPECIAL EXPERTISE One of the most extensive experiences in the United States with tumescent liposuction and Brazilian butt lift with fat. Some of our liposuction supply vendors say we are their largest account internationally for several years. Trans-umbilical breast augmentation is a surgery that many try, but few become proficient. Thousands performed. One of only two surgeons in the United States who passed the specialty boards in both cosmetic surgery and emergency medicine. PAST MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Los Angeles County Medical SocietyCalifornia Medical AssociationAmerican Society of Cosmetic Breast SurgeryFellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery ACADEMIC STAFF APPOINTMENTS (INACTIVE) ​Drew-King Medical Center, assistant clinical professor, Department of Dermatology. Training residents in cosmetic surgery techniques. BOARD CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS TAKEN AND PASSED (NOW INACTIVE): American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), 1987. Re-certification examination passed l999 and 2009. 3000 CoolidgeRd., East Lansing, Michigan 48823-6319 American Board of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery passed in 1999. Recertification passed ten years later. 18525 Torrence Ave., Lansing Illinois 60438. (708) 474-7200. American Board Laser Surgery passed in 2000.417 Palmtree Dr. Bradenton, Florida 34210-3009. ACLS re-certification 1999, 2002, 2005. ATLS in past. Member, Fellow, and Past President, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery: testing included written and oral examination as well as peer observation of surgical technique. PEER REVIEW WORK Produced with Robert Goldweber, M.D., Socrates Emergency Medicine Oral Boards Review Course, 1987. This was distributed nationwide for over 5 years. Emergency Medicine Residency Director Huntington Memorial Hospital (coordinated and trained Los Angeles County Hospital emergency medicine residents) 1985-1987. Board of Directors of California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1998-2000. Outpatient surgical facilities reviewer training for IMQ surgical centers and AAAHC surgical centers. (Inactive) Testified before California Medical Board 6/01 regarding liposuction standards and 11/02 regarding expert witness problems.

This month a whistleblower told CBS This Morning the California Medical Board's failure to discipline bad doctors “costs patient lives.” Carmen Balber interviews Alka Airy, who confronted the Board's failure to act after the death of her sister Shilpa due to medical negligence.

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“The Evolving Role of the CMO” -- exploring the new paths, nuances and perks of being a CMODr. Dan Field peels back the layers of being a CMO, digging into:What autonomy, variety and success looks like for CMOsStrengthen your awareness of the greater goodCreating opportunity by humbling yourselfReplacing one kind of autonomy for a better kindThe perks of serving as the medical director for an annual pilgrimage to FranceUsing medical training and experience as a springboard for your career (e.g. Venture capital)Non-traditional tips and suggestions for people who want to become a CMOBecoming a nationally-recognized strangulation expertDr. Dan Field is the chief medical officer for MDstaffers, one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.Dr. Field is responsible for overseeing all clinical staff operations and quality assurance for MDstaffers. He provides clinical leadership to MDstaffers' contract staff and assists in creating innovative staffing models to help healthcare facilities achieve optimal physician staffing levels while also upholding the highest quality standards in the ever-present physician shortage. Dr. Field is an emergency physician by training and has practiced emergency medicine for more than 30 years. Dr. Field is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and maintains an active clinical practice.Dr. Field is an instructor at the California Northstate University College of Medicine and previously served as clinical faculty at UC Davis School of Medicine for 25 years. Dr. Field serves the California Medical Board as an expert reviewer/consultant and provided medical expertise to the Sacramento County Sheriff SED/SWAT team as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.Check him out on LinkedIn here.

The Medical Board of California was established to protect patients by licensing doctors and investigating complaints when things go wrong.But even when it accuses a doctor of causing patients to lose limbs, become paralyzed or die, the board often lets the doctor continue to practice. There's no limit on the number of times the board can put a doctor on probation.Today we speak with L.A. Times investigative reporter Jack Dolan. He, along with our colleague Kim Christensen, looked into how and why the medical board rarely takes away doctors' licenses and has long pushed back against calls to toughen its approach. We'll also hear from people who were operated on by California doctors who were on probation and woke up from their surgeries worse off than they were before.More reading:Botched surgeries and death: How the California Medical Board keeps negligent doctors in businessA doctor was charged in a billion-dollar fraud scheme. But his license remains activeCritics say physicians ‘cartel' obstructing efforts to punish bad doctorsFinding information about your doctor isn't always easy. Here are some ways to dig deeper

Dr. Dan Field explains how he went from retirement to ardent CMO in this week's interview. Dr. Dan Field is the chief medical officer for MDstaffers, recently ranked the 49th fastest-growing company in the United States. There, he oversees all clinical staff operations and quality assurance. He also oversees the Medical Expert staffing component. Dan is a board-certified emergency medicine physician who practiced for more than 30 years. He serves the California Medical Board as an expert reviewer and consultant. He is an expert witness for cases involving personal injury, criminal law, standard of care, and malpractice, and is a featured speaker, panelist, media physician, and talk show guest. Dr. Field received his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco, followed by an internship at Highland Hospital in Oakland. He then completed his EM residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati. I advise you to listen closely as Dan talks about how he pursued interests that satisfied his need for autonomy, variety, accomplishment, and reward. And he notes that humans are not made to BE happy but to PURSUE happiness. Then he provides practical advice about stacking new skills to prepare for your next career. A pertinent example he provides is to work as a state medical board reviewer to gain experience before embarking on a medical expert consulting side business. We cover two important topics today: preparing for the transition from retirement from medicine to your next career, and how to prepare to do medical expert consulting. Using a company such as MDstaffers to help you learn necessary skills and find your first clients is one way to accelerate the process of growing that side job. I have no financial relationship with the company, but I think exploring MDstaffers at mdstaffers.com is a good place to look for locums jobs and medical expert witness consulting engagements. And from what Dan sees, he or one of his colleagues can help you to prepare to get started. As always, you’ll find all of the links for today’s show in the show notes nonclinicalphysicians.com/from-retirement-to-ardent-CMO. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

Inside Edition reports…The multitasking medic who attended a traffic court appearance via Zoom while in the midst of a procedure may find he will have plenty of time on his hands. The California Medical Board says it will investigate the surgeon whose court appearance was stopped by the judge when he realized he was operating. Now, one of his former patients is speaking with Inside Edition. The countdown is on for Sunday’s airing of Oprah Winfrey’s sit down with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan and snippets of the chat are beginning to be shared. Lady Gaga’s dog walker, who was shot in the chest, is breaking his silence. And a very unusual spa day.

Dr. Dan Field and Sandy Scott dig into:Waldorf educationIs there a positive side to Imposter Syndrome?Skill stacking -- how to combine your existing skills in a new way to provide unique valueTaking 50 dying patients on an all-expenses-paid trip to France (annually)The satisfaction of getting one thing done early in the morningDr. Dan Field is the chief medical officer for MDstaffers, one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.Dr. Field is responsible for overseeing all clinical staff operations and quality assurance for MDstaffers. He provides clinical leadership to MDstaffers’ contract staff and assists in creating innovative staffing models to help healthcare facilities achieve optimal physician staffing levels while also upholding the highest quality standards in the ever-present physician shortage. Dr. Field is an emergency physician by training and has practiced emergency medicine for more than 30 years. Dr. Field is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and maintains an active clinical practice.Dr. Field is an instructor at the California Northstate University College of Medicine and previously served as clinical faculty at UC Davis School of Medicine for 25 years. Dr. Field serves the California Medical Board as an expert reviewer/consultant and provided medical expertise to the Sacramento County Sheriff SED/SWAT team as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff.Dr. Field received his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco, completed an internship at Highland Hospital in Oakland and residency at University Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Field has an active California medical license. He has experience practicing in resource-rich, urban hospitals as well as under-served, rural, critical-access facilities. Dr. Field also has extensive experience in telemedicine and telehealth staffing.Dr. Field has served as an expert witness for cases involving personal injury, criminal law, standard of care, and malpractice. He has also been a featured speaker, panelist, media physician, and talk show guest.Specialties: Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Department, Triage, Remote and Rural Medicine, Expert Witness, Peer Review, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Criminal, Malpractice, Employment, strangulation, assault, trauma, domestic violence, stabbing, gunshot wounds, forensic medicine, medicolegal, locum tenens, physician staffing, telemedicine, telehealth, managed services

In today's News: Local abortion facility injures two women  An abortion facility near the Illinois-Missouri border injured two women within just days of each other, the latest in a disturbing string of seemingly botched abortions and dangerous behavior. According to Operation Rescue, the first emergency took place on Oct. 15th at the Hope Clinic for Women in Granite City, Ill. Instead of being transported to The Gateway Regional Medical Center Hospital Emergency Room across the street, the injured woman was loaded into an ambulance, which took her to an unknown location. The second emergency took place just two days later on Oct. 17th, but this time, no ambulance was called. Instead, abortion facility staffers pushed the patient across a busy street in a wheelchair to the Gateway Emergency Room. The Hope Clinic for Women has previously been cited for numerous health violations, including failure to prevent potential cross-contamination and infection, as well as a lack of properly working equipment. Abortionist surrenders license  A California abortionist who was responsible for hospitalizing six women with life-threatening complications within a nine-month period of time in 2017, has entered an agreement to surrender his medical license, effective today. Donald Clyde Willis was employed at the FPA Women’s Health abortion facility in Bakersfield, Calif., at the time of the abortion-related emergencies. Operation Rescue filed a formal complaint with the California Medical Board against Willis on Oct. 3, 2017 — the same day that the sixth medical emergency took place. An Operation Rescue staff member was interviewed by a medical board investigator regarding the case, which led to a formal accusation against Willis related to three of the injured women. Willis agreed to surrender his California medical license to avoid expensive disciplinary action. New Jersey faces religious liberty suit  Attorneys from the Thomas More Society have filed an emergency application for an injunction pending appellate review from the United States Supreme Court in a federal religious liberty lawsuit against New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy. On Nov. 19, the not-for-profit national public interest law firm filed the application with Justice Samuel Alito on behalf of The Rev. Kevin Robinson, a Catholic parish priest, and Rabbi Yisrael Knopfler, leader of an orthodox Jewish synagogue, who are suing Murphy and his administration for discriminatory abuses of religious freedom in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The application alleges that New Jersey’s COVID-19 restrictions limiting houses of worship to 25 percent of capacity or a numerical cap, whichever is less, while imposing less restrictive limits on secular activities that evidently pose the same or greater risk of viral transmission, violates Robinson and Knopfler’s rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech and assembly.

JPR talks about the real-life events that inspired the setting for the conversation in this chapter. The MEPP program did exist, and its results were published. And a news story was released that disclosed the HIPAA violations when school nurses first sent in unredacted medical records to the health department and the California Medical Board. And while HIPAA, FERPA, and other CA laws prohibit such sharing of medical information, no one has called these CA nurses out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-ryan28/support

The Licensed to Lead podcast is for physicians, physician leaders, or anyone who thinks healthcare needs a transformation. Licensed to Lead means that physicians  must establish the vision and the medical standards in our healthcare organizations so that excellent patient care is the central focus. Currently, unlike other traditional professions, medicine is not led by members of the profession. Physicians pay a steep price for this fact with a dramatic loss of professional autonomy, a financial mindset imported from business schools, and a focus on command and control by people who don’t fully understand the field. Even more importantly, patients and communities pay a steep price. When doctors and other caregivers become commodities, the many interwoven pieces of the entire healthcare system are harmed. In this episode, Patty Fahy, MD, the host of Licensed to Lead, makes the case that physicians are uniquely positioned to lead by the very nature of medical training—not despite it. She refutes those who question the leadership qualities of physicians and clarifies why physician leadership is the ticket out of our current healthcare mess. Episode One covers four issues that are foundational to the Licensed to Lead podcast: 1. Medicine as a traditional profession and how physicians must resume leadership of the medical profession and the venues where medicine is practiced. Physicians’ broad and deep understanding of healthcare and their technical expertise in medicine are missing when leaders come from business schools. 2. The importance of physician autonomy is the centerpiece of Licensed to Lead. The loss of autonomy has crippled the medical profession and medical professionals as well as the communities who rely on excellent, accessible healthcare. 3. The corporate practice of medicine statutes are laws that are critical for physicians to understand in terms of meaning, history, and current implications for practice. 4. An unhealthy dynamic of disdain for doctors can arise in organizations when the managers who seek to control physicians do not have expertise in the field. Antipathy for physicians is an unhealthy dynamic that underpins the crazy-making lack of support that physicians experience. The message of the inaugural episode of Licensed to Lead is that leaders in healthcare must create a healthy organizational culture that is able to align everyone around creating the right outcomes for patients. A healthy organizational culture translates to fulfilling careers for nurses, technicians, physicians, clerks, and administrators. The premise of LTL is that all stakeholders, including patients and the community—become aligned when there is excellent physician leadership at the helm. This inaugural podcast concludes with these suggestions: 1. Watch the California Medical Board video regarding the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine. Everyone should watch it but if you are practicing in California it is a must. Here’s a link: https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensees/Corporate_Practice.aspx 2. Know what is written down in the legal documents of your organization. What, specifically, do by-laws and other documents describe as the accountability and authority of physicians? Often the legal language complies with statutes requiring professional autonomy but does not match the reality of a physician’s day-to-day practice. 3. Support excellent leadership wherever you find it, whether the leader is a physician or not. Be a good follower as well as leader and when it’s your turn to raise your hand for leadership, please do. 4. Don’t nod, smile, or stay silent when administrators of any background, physician or not, make disparaging comments about physicians. 5. Please stop using the word provider. Take a listen to the Licensed to Lead podcast available on all podcast platforms. If this resonates with you or you think that it will be of help or inspiration to someone you know, please share. A note from the Licensed to Lead podcast host Patty Fahy, MD: Thank you for reading and listening. Visit FahyConsulting.com to learn more about how we work with physicians and other leaders to create healthy work cultures. Also—join future podcast conversations by sending me an email or leaving me a voice message. I would love to hear YOUR voice!

INSIGHT Episode 14 explores allegations from two women that a San Marcos dermatologist touched them inappropriately and that his employer, Kaiser Permanente, did nothing in response. The hospital chain claims the allegations were investigated thoroughly and not substantiated. The California Medical Board is now investigating those accusations. NBC 7 Investigates’ Tom Jones and Dorian Hargrove speak to an alleged victim, look at the evidence, and hear from the dermatologist himself during a 2017 recorded interview with law enforcement. To read more about the investigation, click here.

Join MLUV and for a new season of Conver-Sessions as she chats with Denise Pines, President of the Medical Board of California. Denise is in town for the Atlanta stop of the WisePause Lifestyle Tour 2019 at the Cobb Energy Center Saturday October 12, 2019, 8am-4pm.....Positivity it's a Movement Baby!

Join MLUV and for a new season of Conver-Sessions as she chats with Denise Pines, President of the Medical Board of California. Denise is in town for the Atlanta stop of the WisePause Lifestyle Tour 2019 at the Cobb Energy Center Saturday October 12, 2019, 8am-4pm.....Positivity it's a Movement Baby!

Join MLUV and for a new season of Conver-Sessions as she chats with Denise Pines, President of the Medical Board of California. Denise is in town for the Atlanta stop of the WisePause Lifestyle Tour 2019 at the Cobb Energy Center Saturday October 12, 2019, 8am-4pm.....Positivity it's a Movement Baby!

Today we talk about the recent California Medical Board meeting where they discussed the proposed law attacking medical exemptions and expressed many concerns about the bill as written—including the overly narrow requirements of CDC guidelines. Then Melissa and Dr. Bob have a no-holds-barred conversation about HIS medical board case, and if there is perhaps more to be done to clear his name and set the record straight. tinyurl.com/VaxConv --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thevaccineconversation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thevaccineconversation/support

As a fierce advocate for accessible information about VBACs, Jen has built a platform that “neutralizes the misinformation and confusion about VBAC so respectful, evidence-based care is the foundation from which families grow.” In today’s episode, Taylor and Jen talk about Jen’s 2 births and the path they started her on towards the work she does now. Jen Kamel is a nationally recognized Consumer Advocate who founded VBAC Facts in November 2007 after learning how many women were coerced into repeat cesareans violating medical ethics and their human rights. Her mission is to increase access to VBAC so that every pregnant person knows in their bones that they have complete control over what happens to their body. She created the VBAC Facts Professional Membership where she supports perinatal professionals around the world who want to confidently guide their clients through the evidence so they can make truly informed decisions. She also offers online educational courses for parents. She is a national speaker and legislative consultant focusing on midwifery legislation and regulations. She has testified multiple times in front of the California Medical Board and legislative committees on the importance of VBAC access and serves as an expert witness in legal proceedings.  Her free resources and signature courses are at vbacfacts.com.  Key Takeaway: It’s important to make decisions about birth based on solid information. For so many people birthing after cesarean, finding that information is hard. That’s where Jen and VBAC Facts come in. Being an empowered decision-maker during your birth experience can mean the difference between being traumatized after birth and being triumphant and confident, regardless of exactly how your baby is born. Highlights: Jen’s own experiences giving birth Why the phrase “VBAC is an option for next time” changed Jen’s life Empowerment post-VBAC How different cultures handle postpartum How being honest about the trauma of birth can lead to eventual healing New parents need empathy, love, and support Where and with whom to share your birth story A healthy baby isn’t all that matters The Rise and fall of VBAC in America What people can do to improve their chances of having a VBAC and the element of luck when it comes to birth Hospital guidelines & policies on VBAC Your Birth Your Worth Podcast Website: https://www.yourbirthyourworthpodcast.com/ Taylor Davis Website: http://yourvbacdoula.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylordavisdoula/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourvbacjourney/ Jen Kamel Website: https://vbacfacts.com/ Blog: https://vbacfacts.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbacfacts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vbacfacts/      

An estimated 25 million Americans live with chronic pain, and those on opioids have become a liability that many doctors would rather not deal with altogether. Doctors are being scrutinized more than ever for their prescribing practices. There is criticism that one watchdog campaign by the California Medical Board has gone too far. Many primary care physicians, too nervous to manage long-term treatments and not willing to take the extra time required of these high-maintenance patients, are passing them off onto overburdened pain specialists. Reporter Kristina Davis discusses the tricky reality of opioid prescriptions. For more: Read the main story: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/sd-me-pain-patients-opiods-20190120-story.html Fentanyl has taken over America's drug market. Where is it coming from? https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-fentanyl-pipeline-20180617-story.html 'Death Diaries' reveal lessons about prescription drug epidemic https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-death-diaries-20170106-story.html https://soundcloud.com/user-120978215/the-death-diaries

In this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with the founder of VBAC Facts, Jen Kamel.  Jen and I go deep into myths and misconceptions about VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and ways to advocate for the birth you want. This episode is will bring fire and confidence to any person unsure of the facts of VBAC and may help in selecting a care provider who can support the choice of VBAC. In this episode:  Jen’s pathway and passion for supporting VBAC. What is a VBAC? Reasons someone might be discouraged from having a VBAC. Medically justified reasons someone may be discouraged from having a VBAC Myths and misconceptions surrounding VBACs. Current VBAC rates. What would make someone a good “candidate” for a VBAC. The impact of the rising cesarean rate on women’s health. Risks of repeat cesareans. Red flags a pregnant person should keep in mind when interviewing care providers for a VBAC. Questions a pregnant person ask during the care provider search. How to best advocate for one’s self to have a VBAC when speaking with a care provider. Jen’s latest projects, speaking events, training and membership site! https://vbacfacts.com/membership FREE GIFT for the Yoga | Birth | Baby listeners!  vbacfacts.com/report For more information on VBAC Facts, please visit www.vbacfacts.com About Jen: Jen Kamel helps birth professionals, and cesarean parents, achieve clarity on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) through her educational courses, training programs, and consulting services. As a nationally recognized consumer advocate and Founder of VBAC Facts, her mission is to increase VBAC access through education, legislation, and amplifying the consumer voice. She presents Grand Rounds at hospitals educating staff on the latest VBAC evidence. As a California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider, she speaks at national conferences throughout the country. As a legislative consultant, she works with organizations focusing on midwifery legislation and regulations that threaten VBAC access. She testifies in front of the California Medical Board and legislative committees, meets with legislators in regards to individual pieces of legislation, and serves as an expert witness in legal proceedings. She envisions a time when every pregnant person seeking VBAC has access to unbiased information, respectful providers, and community support, so they can plan the birth of their choosing in the setting they desire.”   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Jen Kamel helps birth professionals, and cesarean parents, achieve clarity on VBAC through her educational training and consulting firm: VBACfacts.com. In this episode, we will cover: the common misconceptions women have about the risk of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and those that birth providers have. what the current medical research says about the risk of VBAC and the risk of subsequent C-sections how to create a birth team around you that is truly supportive of your VBAC  Resources mentioned in the conversation: Jen Kamel's website: www.VBACfacts.com to get the Top 5 Uterine Rupture Myths pdf to get the 5 Secrets to Planning a VBAC pdf About Jen Kamel: Jen Kamel helps birth professionals, and cesarean parents, achieve clarity on VBAC through her educational, training, and consulting firm VBAC Facts. As a VBAC strategist and nationally recognized consumer advocate, her mission is to increase VBAC access through educational programs, legislative action, and amplifying the consumer voice. She has presented Grand Rounds at hospitals educating obstetricians, maternal fetal medicine specialists, midwives, residents, and midwifery students on the latest VBAC evidence. She has traveled the country as a California Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider presenting her signature program "The Truth About VBAC" to hundreds of professionals and highly motivated parents. She speaks at national conferences and has worked as a legislative consultant focusing on midwifery legislation and regulations that impact VBAC access. She has testified multiple times in front of the California Medical Board and legislative committees on the importance of VBAC access and has served as an expert witness in a legal proceeding. She envisions a time when every pregnant person seeking VBAC has access to unbiased information, respectful providers, and community support so they can plan the birth of their choosing in the setting they desire.  

Hey Weight Loss Nation! This week I’m discussing Medical Marijuana! 2017 has issued in with additional States Legalizing Marijuana for Medicinal purposes. I am speaking with Dr. Rachna Patel, The Medical Marijuana Expert this week on Medicare Nation. Dr. Rachna Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Illinois and her Medical studies at Touro University in Vallejo, CA. Dr. Patel is a licensed practitioner in the State of California and is in impeccable standing with the State of California Medical Board. She has been practicing in the area of Medical Marijuana (cannabis) since 2012, and she has treated countless patients! Dr. Patel is known for her “bedside manner” with her patients and does things differently than other Medical Marijuana doctors. Dr. Patel sees her patients “in person” and not by phone or virtually. Dr. Patel spends a thorough amount of time with patients to ensure she is guiding them step-by-step through the Medical Marijuana process. Dr. Patel may “recommend” medical marijuana for conditions and diagnoses such as, but not limited to: Chronic Pain (nerve, muscular) Auto-Immune Conditions Anxiety Insomnia Cancer Eating Disorders Dr. Patel may “not” recommend medical marijuana for conditions and diagnoses such as, but not limited to: Spinal Stenosis Severe “Shingles” Case Bi-Polar Disorder History of Heart Attack/Stroke   Medical Marijuana is “Googled” daily by tens-of-thousands of people. According to ProCon.org , Colorado residents show the most interest in “searching” information on Medical Marijuana.  This may be due to the fact that Colorado was the first State to legalize “recreational use” of marijuana. According to the website ProCon.org, as of March of 2016, there are over 1,250,000.00 people using marijuana medicinally. As more States legalize the use of Medical Marijuana, those numbers will steadily rise. The following 21 States have passes legislation for the use of Medicinal Marijuana: Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Hawaii. The following Nine States have passed legislation for the recreational use of marijuana: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, D.C.  That’s 30 States Total that have legalized Medicinal Marijuana. Here are a few links to learn more about Medical Marijuana: www.weedmaps.com http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/ Would you like to contact Dr. Rachna Patel to learn more about Medical Marijuana and/or her practice?   Here are links for Dr. Patel. Website – www.Dr.RachnaPatel.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DoctorRachnaPatel YouTube                                                                                                        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtN7JXpNKHAYA7ZdWzpi1A How to Choose a Medical Marijuana Doctor that You Can Trust 28 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC: Laws, Fees, and Possession Limits   Thank you for listening to Weight Loss Nation! Share this show with anyone you know who has a medical condition that Medical Marijuana may help! Thanks again for listening!    

Hey Medicare Nation! This week I’m discussing Medical Marijuana! 2017 has issued in with additional States Legalizing Marijuana for Medicinal purposes. I am speaking with Dr. Rachna Patel, The Medical Marijuana Expert this week on Medicare Nation. Dr. Rachna Patel completed her undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Illinois and her Medical studies at Touro University in Vallejo, CA. Dr. Patel is a licensed practitioner in the State of California and is in impeccable standing with the State of California Medical Board. She has been practicing in the area of Medical Marijuana (cannabis) since 2012, and she has treated countless patients! Dr. Patel is known for her “bedside manner” with her patients and does things differently than other Medical Marijuana doctors. Dr. Patel sees her patients “in person” and not by phone or virtually. Dr. Patel spends a thorough amount of time with patients to ensure she is guiding them step-by-step through the Medical Marijuana process. Dr. Patel may “recommend” medical marijuana for conditions and diagnoses such as, but not limited to: Chronic Pain (nerve, muscular) Auto-Immune Conditions Anxiety Insomnia Cancer Dr. Patel may “not” recommend medical marijuana for conditions and diagnoses such as, but not limited to: Spinal Stenosis Severe “Shingles” Case Bi-Polar Disorder History of Heart Attack/Stroke   Medical Marijuana is “Googled” daily by tens-of-thousands of people. According to ProCon.org , Colorado residents show the most interest in “searching” information on Medical Marijuana.  This may be due to the fact that Colorado was the first State to legalize “recreational use” of marijuana, and has set a "standard" for other States to follow. According to the website ProCon.org, as of March of 2016, there are over 1,250,000.00 people using marijuana medicinally. As more States legalize the use of Medical Marijuana, those numbers will steadily rise. The following 21 States have passed legislation for the use of Medicinal Marijuana: Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Hawaii. The following Nine States have passed legislation for the recreational use of marijuana: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, D.C.  That’s 30 States Total that have legalized Medicinal Marijuana. Here are a few links to learn more about Medical Marijuana: www.weedmaps.com http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/ Would you like to contact Dr. Rachna Patel to learn more about Medical Marijuana and/or her practice? Here are links for Dr. Patel. Website – www.Dr.RachnaPatel.com Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DoctorRachnaPatel YouTube                                                                                                       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtN7JXpNKHAYA7ZdWzpi1A     How to Choose a Medical Marijuana Doctor that You Can Trust 28 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC: Laws, Fees, and Possession Limits   Thank you for listening to Medicare Nation! If you are part of my “Sandwich Generation,” Share this show with your parents and/or grandparents. They have many questions about Medicare and this show will answer them! Buy them a “Smart Phone,” and introduce them to Medicare Nation! If you are a Baby Boomer, share Medicare Nation with other “Baby Boomers.” I want to educate as many of you as I can about Medicare! I certainly can use  your help in putting the word out! If you have any questions, send them to Support@TheMedicareNation.com If I can answer it in one email - I will personally answer you! If your question requires research or additional contact with you, I do offer consulting if you would like me to assist you in that manner. Want to hear a topic on Medicare Nation? A special guest? Let me know and I'll do my best to get them on the show! Thanks again for listening!