Are We Taking Too Many Medicines? The Truth About Overmedication | Dr Chandrakant Lahariya - Video
Overview
Are we turning every symptom, abnormal test result and health concern into a reason for medical intervention? In this episode of The Medical Dialogues Show, Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, physician, public health and health policy expert, researcher and author of Pill-Free, joins a conversation about unnecessary medicines, investigations and treatments.
The episode also examines full-body health check-ups, excessive testing and the investigations that can follow incidental findings. Online symptom searches and artificial intelligence bring another question into focus: can greater access to health information improve decisions while also increasing anxiety and overdiagnosis?
Drawing on Dr Lahariya’s experience in vaccination and public health, the conversation addresses vaccine misinformation, parental concerns and the importance of trust between doctors and families. He is also invited to reflect on the experiences and lessons that have shaped his approach to healthcare.
At its heart, Pill-Free prompts a discussion about appropriate care, rather than avoiding treatment. The episode encourages patients to understand why a medicine or test is recommended and to speak with their doctor before changing or stopping prescribed treatment.
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