Paul and Howard talk about the tendency of the healthcare system to overdiagnose and overprescribe treatments for non-severe conditions. Howard shares insights on common age-related changes in the body that are often mistaken for serious issues, most of which will never require surgery. They talk about the critical role of patient education in managing expectations and reducing unnecessary interventions. And ... second opinions, second opinions, second opinions. Just do it.00:00 Introduction00:25 Understanding Patient Concerns and Pain01:43 Healthcare as a Business03:18 The Importance of Activity and Exercise08:17 Age-Appropriate Conditions and Overdiagnosis16:23 Patient Psychology and Decision MakingAs a free subscriber, you have access to the first ten minutes of the episode. Premium subscribers get the full episode and a complete transcript. 

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