How Evidence-Based Medicine Shapes Patient Care

Published: Feb. 13, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

b'In today\'s episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we dive into evidence-based medicine, biases in clinical studies, and the significance of a patient-centered approach with Dr. Allen Sussman. You\\u2019ll hear us discuss:\\n\\n1. The role of evidence-based medicine in patient-centered care\\n\\n2. How to critically evaluate medical studies\\n\\n3. Statistical versus clinical significance in medicine\\n\\n4. Integrating complementary and alternative medicine\\n\\n5. \\u201cSaving the Art of Medicine\\u201d book\\n\\n6. Balancing compassion and evidence in medical practice\\n\\nDr. Allen Sussman is a highly experienced endocrinologist who has practiced for over 34 years and taught as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington. He co-founded the Rainier Clinical Research Center, where he was involved in numerous evidence-based studies and helped develop innovative treatments for diabetes. He also served as the director of Alternative Medical Services at Valley Medical Center and was part of a task force in Washington State to create standardized practices within alternative medicine. Dr. Sussman authored "Saving the Art of Medicine," which provides an all-around view of the medical field and what it means to be a healer.\\n\\nOrder tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide'