How to Use AI to Find Better Doctors / AI Series Ep. 2 / The Functional Code Podcast

Finding the right doctor can save you months — or years — of frustration.In this episode of The Functional Code, Dr. Addy and Dr. Jace break down how to use AI responsibly to:identify the right type of provideravoid over-treatment and referral loopsask better questions at your first appointmentand advocate for yourself inside the medical systemThis episode focuses on AI as a navigator, not a replacement — empowering you with clarity, context, and better decisions.Episode: 104AI Series: Ep 2Dr. Jace Nybo D.C. Dr. Addy Knutson D.C.Guide:00:00 – Welcome to The Functional Code01:00 – Why finding the right doctor matters more than speed02:00 – Diagnostic errors & why outcomes suffer03:30 – Referral loops and wasted months of care04:45 – Overkill solutions for manageable problems06:00 – Why surgery is often the wrong first answer07:00 – Why specificity matters when using AI08:15 – What AI can do (and where it stops)09:30 – What AI cannot do (diagnosis, prescriptions, exams)10:45 – Red flags vs yellow flags vs green flags explained12:30 – Bad prompt example (what NOT to ask AI)14:00 – Why vague prompts fail15:15 – Building a better prompt with R.C.O.P.E.16:00 – Role: using AI as a healthcare navigator17:00 – Context: symptoms, history, stress, activity18:15 – Objective: finding the right provider (not a diagnosis)19:30 – Parameters: guardrails, safety, escalation21:00 – Expected output: questions, credentials, red flags22:30 – Low back pain example walkthrough24:00 – Which providers actually make sense first25:30 – Why PCPs struggle with musculoskeletal pain26:45 – Evidence from The Lancet on MSK care28:00 – Red flags in providers (guarantees, passive care)29:30 – 5 questions you should ask at your first visit31:00 – When imaging actually makes sense33:00 – When and how to escalate care35:00 – Second opinions & patient advocacy37:00 – Using AI responsibly across platforms39:00 – Final takeaways & empowerment message🎧 LISTEN EVERYWHERE🎙 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aY5zkhwg5Rzk2q33cbIlf🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-functional-code-podcast/id1754585557📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ik_6wOJin5IxtZXvHdurw⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding your health.