Readings and Listening To Consider - 2/17/25

Books and Articles worth a Review…

A Disturbing Trend – As noted in the Quotes section above, Santina Wheat, MD, a physician who provides frequent commentary on “social medicine” describes the evolving trend of negative discourse among physicians online. She noted: “As conversations have devolved into judgment, criticism, and a striking lack of trust—not just between physicians and patients but among physicians themselves.” Those of us in the healthcare community need to take note. Check out the full note she offered to all of us by checking the hyperlink for the article.

  

A Critical Read For All Of Us – Earlier this week while on a plane, I finished reading a book that had been recommended to me entitled: “Doughnut Economics – 7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist” by Kate Raworth. Not only was it recommended to me but it was ranked by the Financial Times on their “Book of the Year Longlist”. First, I have little formal economics education or training. Second, it’s one of those books that might not be at the top of your list – except for the recent events out of Washington that keep percolating across the USA and world economy. And, third, her thoughts and perspectives offer an layperson-friendly approach to a complex subject that holds massive implications for all of us over the coming decade. In fact, I recommend this read above all of the other “health care stuff” that’s out there. Economics is at the core when we stop and consider it. While there are both positive and negative critiques of the book, the perspective of Doughnut Economics is an important addition to the broader discussion on the economic capacity of our nation and the world. It goes far beyond politics to the realities of daily life in which we find ourselves in the current century. Consider it…