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Blind Spots

When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health

Marty Makary

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Description

Blind Spots (2024) examines how modern medicine sometimes gets crucial issues wrong, leading to widespread public harm. It explores the consequences of medical groupthink, highlighting failures like the opioid crisis and misguided dietary advice, while advocating for a more transparent and evidence-based healthcare system. Through critical topics such as nutrition, childbirth, and the microbiome, it sheds light on the gaps in medical knowledge that continue to affect patient outcomes

Who Should Listen

  • Healthcare professionals seeking to improve patient-centered care approaches
  • Medical students interested in understanding systemic issues in healthcare
  • Anyone curious about healthcare costs and reform efforts

About the Authors

Marty Makary, MD, is a surgeon and professor of public health at Johns Hopkins University. He is widely recognized for his expertise in healthcare reform, patient safety, and medical transparency. He has authored several best-selling books, including The Price We Pay and Unaccountable, which focus on the cost of healthcare and the need for accountability in the medical profession​.