Ep 4 - The Black Box of Medicine

The term “black box” is often associated with airplanes, science, and engineering, but is there a “black box” in medicine? (0:38) In this episode, Michael B. Smith shares his insight from multiple perspectives of healthcare (6:19) and his belief about how medical records are that “black box” of medicine. Medical records hold unique value to us as individuals not only in terms of our healthcare but also for personal and family history (10:11). In discussing the importance of medical records, Michael shares the many reasons why doctors create medical records (14:13) and reasons why patients should care about them as well (17:52).This podcast helps kick off a free 12-part mini-series all about demystifying medical records and empowering individuals like you with knowledge on how to access and harness the information contained in your medical records. This series is delivered to your email inbox on a weekly basis.Subscribe and view past episodes at inheritedwellness.substack.com.-----Disclaimer:Information on this podcast and related material provided by Michael B. Smith is not intended as medical advice and should not be taken as such. When applying anything to your health, first seek the guidance of your health provider. This podcast and related material is not intended as medical advice.-----Stay ConnectedReceive insightful email updates about this podcast and other innovative topics. Sign up and read previous posts at inheritedwellness.substack.com.Find us on Social: Instagram and Facebook: @InheritedWellnessYouTubeWebsite: inherited-wellness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inheritedwellness.substack.com