Surgeon's Record July 23, 2024
Wheels In — Intro + Opening Thoughts
The goal of “The Surgeon’s Record” is to provide a nuanced perspective backed by evidence. We want to add something to the conversation, not parrot what’s already been said. I dislike echo chambers, especially when it comes to health care policy and economics. Our tendency to succumb to emotion and cling to preconceived notions harms our ability to solve health care problems. Closed minds and polarized thoughts betray the complexity and nuance essential to productive discourse. We all have agendas and biases, and that’s okay. However, the capacity for critical thinking is one of our greatest assets. Rather than shouting into the void, we should deepen the conversation.
With that, let’s talk about...