Authenticity and Curiosity with Michael Okun The Cure for B******t

Michael S. Okun, MD is a neurologist, poet,  author and National Medical Advisor to the Parkinson Foundation. In this interview we explore his approach to patient advocacy, staying curious enough to "reach grandma's attic" and how patients can bring out the best in their doctors. 
4:30 - What's your approach to a person asking about Stem Cell treatments11:40 - Vaccines and the pandemic13:00 - How can people do their own research, or is that just a foolhardy endeavor?15:00 - "Reaching grandma's attic"17:30 - How can we do a more skillful job of maintaining empathy and hope20:50 - Historically, doctors didn't help people live longer or get better23:45 - I don't think that it's fair to judge people on their intelligence or their integrity, on one issue.28:00 - Can you be a better patient in a way that makes your doctor a better doctor?30:50 - Establishing cultural expectations36:14 - "Lessons from the Bedside"39:00 - John Graham-Pole and Patch Adams, pioneers in medicine 43:18 - How do the lessons from the bedside tie into this mad scientist of neurophysiology?46:45 - Do you have a prescription for the the cure for bullshit? Or what do you see as the key ingredient?50:45 - I did a TED talk with Kelly Foote about controlling the brainParkinson Foundation - How to Join a Study
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