KevinMD March 11, 2025
Internal medicine physician Corinne Rao discusses the article, “The Faustian bargain of modern medicine.” In this episode, Corinne explores the modern health care system’s trade-offs, comparing the traditional independence of private practice to the constraints of employed settings that offer financial stability and reduced administrative burdens at the cost of professional autonomy. She examines how these compromises affect the patient-physician relationship, contribute to burnout, and challenge the core values of medical practice, offering actionable insights for physicians seeking to balance immediate benefits with long-term professional integrity.
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Kevin Pho: Hi, and welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome back Corinne Rao. She’s an internal medicine physician, and her latest article is “The Faustian bargain of modern medicine.” Corinne,...
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