Specialization in Medicine
Specialized surgeons tend to have fewer complications, but this can lead to unnecessary surgeries. The reliance on surrogate markers in medicine often overlooks the complexity of the human body, resulting in misleading assumptions about health outcomes. The conversation highlights the hubris of applying engineering principles to biological systems, emphasizing the need for a broader perspective in healthcare.In this clip
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