A Patient, Caregiver Guide to Getting the Best Outcomes from a Broken System | Emily Kaplan

Get ready for Emily Kaplan, the investigative reporter on a mission to unveil the truth in health, medicine, and science!

With over 17 years of experience, her investigative work has graced prestigious publications like The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Boston Magazine.

She's a familiar face on TV, contributing to programs like ABC News' 20/20, Primetime, and Good Morning America.

Emily is a true entrepreneur, co-founding Emoire LLC, which identified business opportunities for American companies in the GCC region of the Middle East.

She played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Prep Cosmetics by a Kuwaiti investor group, achieving a remarkable 500% increase in annual revenue over 2.5 years as President.

Emily is also the co-founder and CEO of the Broken Science Initiative, aiming to empower individuals in navigating complex healthcare systems.

She's an advocate for empowering individuals to question and educate themselves about healthcare decisions and scientific studies.

Her "Broken Science" course equips individuals with knowledge and skills to be their own health advocates, simplifying complex subjects and promoting autonomy.

Emily emphasizes the importance of probability theory in understanding health and science, transforming the way we think about these subjects.

In healthcare, Emily underscores the need to understand "all-cause mortality" associated with a drug or intervention and improve communication between patients and medical professionals.

Her curriculum for "Broken Science" covers a wide range of topics, offering practical guidance for navigating complex systems, crises, and developing resilience.

QUESTIONS AND THOUGHTS FOR FURTHER EXPLORATION:
- Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt uncertain about the reliability of the medical advice you were receiving? How did you handle it, and what could you do differently in the future to advocate for your health better?
- When faced with complex health or science-related information, do you tend to rely on "authority" figures, or do you actively seek to understand the details? What steps can you take to become a more informed and empowered individual in these fields?
- In moments of crisis or when navigating the healthcare system, have you ever felt overwhelmed and unsure of the right questions to ask or actions to take? What strategies can you develop to communicate more effectively as a patient and advocate for your needs?

Get ready to be inspired and empowered by Emily Kaplan's quest to reshape healthcare and science literacy!

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🌐 Website: https://brokenscience.org/
📸 Instagram:   / newsnotnoise  ,   / brokenscienceinitiative  
🐦 Twitter:   / emilykumler  
👔 LinkedIn:   / emily-kumler-kaplan-2745065  
📺 YouTube:    / @thebrokenscienceinitiative  

Thanks to Jay Vera from Medialab.io for producing this episode.