The Creative Destruction of Medicine

Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute and cardiologist at the Scripps Clinic, contends that digital technology… read more

Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute and cardiologist at the Scripps Clinic, contends that digital technology can make medical care more efficient and effective. However, due to what the author argues is the medical community’s resistance to change, technological advances have yet to be fully accepted. Dr. Topol presented his thoughts on how to re-imagine health care and the doctor-patient relationship using many graphics. He also responded to questions from members of the audience at Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California. close

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The Creative Destruction of Medicine

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Program ID:
304973-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Menlo Park, California, United States
First Aired:
Mar 24, 2012 | 1:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 26, 2012 | 6:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Mar 24, 2012 | 1:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 25, 2012 | 5:03am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 26, 2012 | 6:44am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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