Physician Life - Brennan Kruszewski, MD

The Hard Truth About Shared Decision-Making in Primary Care

Prostate cancer screening recommendations emphasize ‘shared decision-making,’ but the reality of primary care makes this nearly impossible. Time constraints, insurance models, and systemic challenges create a disconnect between guidelines and practice. What needs to change to make primary care truly effective?

The Astonishing Legacy of the Original Snake Oil Salesman

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In 1893, Clark Stanley showcased his “snake oil” liniment at a Chicago expo, claiming pain-relief properties derived from a rattlesnake. Despite lacking efficacy, his product gained popularity. Eventually exposed as a fraud, Stanley inspired the term “snake oil salesman.” Modern influencers mirror his tactics, complicating public health misinformation that physicians must actively combat.

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