Zoë chats with Dr Ahmad Malik about prioritising patient values in medical care
Diet and Health TodayShow Notes
In this conversation, I chat with Dr Ahmad Malik, a foot and ankle surgeon, about his experience in the medical field and the impact of guidelines on patient care. We discuss the influence of guidelines on medical decision-making, the commercialisation and privatisation of the NHS, and the erosion of clinical expertise. Ahmad shares his concerns about the de-skilling of surgeons and the focus on efficiency over patient-centered care. He emphasises the importance of critical thinking and individualised treatment in medicine. Enjoy the video, transcript and show notes over at https://zoeharcombe.com
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