Medicine in a Changing World - Part 2

Medicine in a Changing World

Medicine is in a constant state of flux, but the radical changes we’ve witnessed in the past century have left us grappling with a crucial question: are these changes truly for the better?

Rockefeller and The Flexner Report

100 years ago, Rockefeller's influence on medicine was profound. He bought pharma companies and invested in medical schools, and his introduction of the Flexner Report led to the suppression of centuries-old natural remedies. This report, while improving the quality of life and treatment for diseases, also marked a shift towards a more pharmaceutical-based approach to healthcare. Despite these advances, we still grapple with major health issues such as cardiac disease, cancer, and suicide, which remain the biggest killers of humans each year.

United Health Care CEO

The recent assassination of United Health CEO, Brian Thompson highlights the frustration of trying to maintain health today. Thompson’s murder was a targeted attack on the way med…