We physicians are a stubborn lot. Much of how we practice is based on the same determinants that underlie, say, our eating choices. Tradition. Habit. Culture. The argument that medicine remains a cottage industry, clinging to antiquated methods of practice, is a strong one. It's the impetus behind evidence-based medicine, which seeks to standardize health [...]
Dear Friends, Welcome to the new year. For us, 2013 was a year of transition. Of recognizing the power and boundaries of our current health care system. Of rethinking old ways of practicing medicine and setting out on new paths. And of connecting with individuals as committed as we are to reshaping how people [...]
We've launched Conscious Medicine to actualize a movement...a movement to radically evolve the way we care for our health. We're front line community physicians who have had enough of the unconscious ways we practice medicine. We're frustrated also by our patients' unconscious attitudes toward health. Our modern healthcare system is broken and unsustainable. And we [...]