#210: TRUTH BOMB - Confronting Healthcare Manipulation

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 6 a.m.

This episode is sponsored by Freed.AI - Get 50% off your first month of using their AI-powered medical scribe software! Just add BSFREE50 to your cart! This episode is also sponsored by\xa0PearsonRavitz\u2013 helping physicians protect their most valuable assets.\xa0 This episode of "Truth Bomb" delves into the theme of manipulation, especially in the context of healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising. May and Tim discuss how fear and misinformation are used to influence public perception and behavior, particularly around the RSV vaccine. They express concerns about how advertising, especially in the medical field, can create a distorted reality, influencing both patients and physicians. The conversation touches on broader societal issues related to advertising, consumerism, and the trustworthiness of information sources. Looking for something specific? 00:00:06 Manipulation in medical advertising. 00:06:10 Beware of manipulative advertising tactics. 00:11:32 Scientific education strengthens our ignorance. Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.\xa0 The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or\xa0 guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.\xa0 The hosts,\xa0 May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.\xa0 If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at\xa0 bsfreemd.com (no www)\xa0 GET SOCIAL WITH US! www.withkoji.com/@bsfreemd