We asked one of the country’s top doctors a handful of critical questions that can help you navigate our strange medical system and live healthier and better.
This is fantastic. As one pursing primary care and advises pre-med students, this reads as a manifesto on what primary care exists to be. Definitely distributing this one. Thanks Dr. McBride and Michael for doing this.
Appreciate it! Yes, it's clear that primary care can and should be the medical "home" for people.. but our system needs to be reformed.. centering the PATIENT and their story ... some day!!!
There is almost no point in interviewing a perspective dr when they are in such short supply. I managed to change dr’s by requiring a male dr otherwise you get who you get.
More important to know how to look after yourself and why a dr can actually help. So far I would say infection that needs a prescription, most fractures, heart disease if you are willing to take medication, cancer. Be prepared to be sent away with you aren’t dying.
Seriously a dr told me I should have googled it myself and I’d have known he wouldn’t help. This is after a few years of daily undiagnosed pain. I google now but disregard cancer as an option.
I enjoyed the part where Dr. McBride talked about questions to ask a primary care physician. Her approach to health is similar to Peter Attia's it seems.
One question I have for the community, Dr. McBride, and Mr Easter -- is there an efficient way to actually search for a primary care physician who is knowledgeable around metabolic health, medicine 3.0 (an Attia reference), and a more hands on approach to health? Beyond just the standard of 1) login to health insurance portal > 2) search for care around my zip code......
What advice do either of you have for someone who doesn't have a choice in their primary care doctor/team - we're a military family stationed overseas and we get the doctor assigned to us. The care facility is undermanned, the staff is constantly rotating in and out, and we don't have the option to be seen elsewhere. How can people with limited options (rural communities, military families, etc) advocate for their health and ensure the whole health process is being considered.
I’m a newcomer and very impressed with 2%. Thank you Michael Easter!
Now, about Dr. McBride’s blurb on C19—which mind you is the third leading cause of death in the US. Dr. McBride’s answer was rich with opinion that, notably, did not contain a single link to a study that backed up her claims (e.g., “widespread population immunity”), did not mention long Covid; nor provide actionable advice on what constitutes “reasonable precautions”. Pretty much data-free.
Population immunity is the combination of vaccine-induced and infection-acquired immunity ... we call it "Seroprevalence" ... the vast majority of Americans have either had 1) COVID or 2) the vaccine or 2) both .. hence widespread population immunity
Long COVID is a thing, but that wasn't the question; it was a question about my opinion on what people often worry about when they might not *need* to.. worry, of course, being up to the beholder, hence the caveat up front.
"Reasonable precautions" depend on ppl's individual tolerance for risk.. which each of us is entitled to.. what worries me may not worry you.. and that is okay.
Thanks for this fun collaboration, Michael!
This was a blast! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I found this all to be super useful.
Thanks Dr. McBride!
Really appreciate you reading this!
Great insight! I also want my doctor to look at my Strava activities and health information (such as sleep and HRV, etc.) from my Garmin.
I really, really liked this one Michael! Thanks much for such a helpful-on-so-many fronts interview...Dr. McBride is someone I want on my team!
There was a ton of awesome advice in this post but the idea to spend $20 on a Diet Coke, lip gloss and a people magazine is 🔥
Agreed lol.
yeah that's my idea of a great afternoon 😇
That primary care doctor shortage is no joke. We moved across the country and it took months to be able to even get an appointment.
I felt like I had no agency in choosing a doctor and just had to go with the first one that had an opening!
This is fantastic. As one pursing primary care and advises pre-med students, this reads as a manifesto on what primary care exists to be. Definitely distributing this one. Thanks Dr. McBride and Michael for doing this.
Appreciate it! Yes, it's clear that primary care can and should be the medical "home" for people.. but our system needs to be reformed.. centering the PATIENT and their story ... some day!!!
There is almost no point in interviewing a perspective dr when they are in such short supply. I managed to change dr’s by requiring a male dr otherwise you get who you get.
More important to know how to look after yourself and why a dr can actually help. So far I would say infection that needs a prescription, most fractures, heart disease if you are willing to take medication, cancer. Be prepared to be sent away with you aren’t dying.
Seriously a dr told me I should have googled it myself and I’d have known he wouldn’t help. This is after a few years of daily undiagnosed pain. I google now but disregard cancer as an option.
I enjoyed the part where Dr. McBride talked about questions to ask a primary care physician. Her approach to health is similar to Peter Attia's it seems.
One question I have for the community, Dr. McBride, and Mr Easter -- is there an efficient way to actually search for a primary care physician who is knowledgeable around metabolic health, medicine 3.0 (an Attia reference), and a more hands on approach to health? Beyond just the standard of 1) login to health insurance portal > 2) search for care around my zip code......
Looking for all ideas and advice. Thanks!
What advice do either of you have for someone who doesn't have a choice in their primary care doctor/team - we're a military family stationed overseas and we get the doctor assigned to us. The care facility is undermanned, the staff is constantly rotating in and out, and we don't have the option to be seen elsewhere. How can people with limited options (rural communities, military families, etc) advocate for their health and ensure the whole health process is being considered.
I’m a newcomer and very impressed with 2%. Thank you Michael Easter!
Now, about Dr. McBride’s blurb on C19—which mind you is the third leading cause of death in the US. Dr. McBride’s answer was rich with opinion that, notably, did not contain a single link to a study that backed up her claims (e.g., “widespread population immunity”), did not mention long Covid; nor provide actionable advice on what constitutes “reasonable precautions”. Pretty much data-free.
Here you go! https://lucymcbride.substack.com/p/update-on-covid-and-the-new-covid?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Population immunity is the combination of vaccine-induced and infection-acquired immunity ... we call it "Seroprevalence" ... the vast majority of Americans have either had 1) COVID or 2) the vaccine or 2) both .. hence widespread population immunity
Long COVID is a thing, but that wasn't the question; it was a question about my opinion on what people often worry about when they might not *need* to.. worry, of course, being up to the beholder, hence the caveat up front.
"Reasonable precautions" depend on ppl's individual tolerance for risk.. which each of us is entitled to.. what worries me may not worry you.. and that is okay.
Cheers!