Is Medicine sleep-walking into a crisis of trust? 🧵
It is well known that the Public's trust in healthcare has been deteriorating for years.
Since COVID-19, Doctors join the Public in their mistrust!
Although revealing, much has happened since the below survey ⬇️⬇️
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It is well known that the Public's trust in healthcare has been deteriorating for years.
Since COVID-19, Doctors join the Public in their mistrust!
Although revealing, much has happened since the below survey ⬇️⬇️
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Before COVID-19, a Pew Research poll found that:
1. 57% believe MDs care about their best interest
2. 48% believe MDs provide fair and accurate info
3. 15% believe MDs are transparent about conflicts of interest!
4. 12% believe MDs admit mistakes!!
Not looking good...
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1. 57% believe MDs care about their best interest
2. 48% believe MDs provide fair and accurate info
3. 15% believe MDs are transparent about conflicts of interest!
4. 12% believe MDs admit mistakes!!
Not looking good...
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In early 2021, the American Board of Internal Medicine conducted a survey via NORC concerning Trust in U.S. Healthcare: tinyurl.com/5dakzwhr
Before we dive into the significance and subsequent events following this sampling, let's review their findings...
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Before we dive into the significance and subsequent events following this sampling, let's review their findings...
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"How much do you trust...?"
The General Public's trust in #doctors and #nurses is significantly higher than:
1. Hospitals - 72%
2. Government Agencies - 56%
3. Pharmaceutical Companies - 34%
4. Health Insurance Companies - 33%
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The General Public's trust in #doctors and #nurses is significantly higher than:
1. Hospitals - 72%
2. Government Agencies - 56%
3. Pharmaceutical Companies - 34%
4. Health Insurance Companies - 33%
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Interestingly, the Public's relative DISTRUST of Pharmaceutical companies is echoed by Physicians!
Notice the inversion in relative trust of Hospitals vs Government Agencies.
-Physicians trust Government Agencies > Hospitals
-Vice versa for the Public
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Notice the inversion in relative trust of Hospitals vs Government Agencies.
-Physicians trust Government Agencies > Hospitals
-Vice versa for the Public
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NORC explored the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trust
1. 43% of Physicians reported decreased trust Government Health Agencies
2a. 30% of Physicians reported decrease trust in the "Health Care System as a Whole"
2b. Worse (45%) for physicians with prior low trust
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1. 43% of Physicians reported decreased trust Government Health Agencies
2a. 30% of Physicians reported decrease trust in the "Health Care System as a Whole"
2b. Worse (45%) for physicians with prior low trust
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What NORC did NOT report was the effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic and response on the Public's trust of healthcare.
The revelations SINCE February of 2021 have been relentless and revealing.
Let's review, and approximate the effect this may have on the Public's trust.
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The revelations SINCE February of 2021 have been relentless and revealing.
Let's review, and approximate the effect this may have on the Public's trust.
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Start with the #Origin of SARS-CoV-2!
Since mid-2020, scientists (not 'Experts') sounded the alarm on the possibility that CoV-2 leaked from a lab in Wuhan.
After a year of investigation, it is clear the most likely source is the lab. #FauciLied
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Since mid-2020, scientists (not 'Experts') sounded the alarm on the possibility that CoV-2 leaked from a lab in Wuhan.
After a year of investigation, it is clear the most likely source is the lab. #FauciLied
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https://twitter.com/cwt_news/status/1456600448731791363?s=20
Treatment options for COVID-19 Pneumonia!
From the start, there was something very alarming about the management strategies that were disseminated throughout the world.
1. Unless you are sick enough for admission, only Tylenol.
2. No Steroids?!?
3. Experimental drugs?!?
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From the start, there was something very alarming about the management strategies that were disseminated throughout the world.
1. Unless you are sick enough for admission, only Tylenol.
2. No Steroids?!?
3. Experimental drugs?!?
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Then it continued to devolve...
4. HCQ does more harm than good?!
5. Ivermectin is not safe for routine use??
6. Ignore vitamin supplementation!
7. No mention of improving metabolic health!
For amazing analysis and summary check @EduEngineer
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roundingtheearth.substack.com/p/the-wars-of-…
4. HCQ does more harm than good?!
5. Ivermectin is not safe for routine use??
6. Ignore vitamin supplementation!
7. No mention of improving metabolic health!
For amazing analysis and summary check @EduEngineer
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roundingtheearth.substack.com/p/the-wars-of-…
The Vakseen?
Let's review, and you be the judge!
1. Pfizer-BioNTech initiates Phase 2/3 trial in April 2020
2. Conduct preliminary research on participants recruited between July 27 - Nov 14, 2020
Pfizer designed, conducted, analyzed, interpreted and wrote the paper.
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Let's review, and you be the judge!
1. Pfizer-BioNTech initiates Phase 2/3 trial in April 2020
2. Conduct preliminary research on participants recruited between July 27 - Nov 14, 2020
Pfizer designed, conducted, analyzed, interpreted and wrote the paper.
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We can trust Pfizer et al, right?
Well...
1. Pfizer sits in the Top 5 Pharma with highest penalties since 2000.
2. Pfizer's # of violations (71) is second only to Merck (78)
Unfortunately for Pfizer, the record for total penalties is held by Purdue a la Opioid crisis.
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Well...
1. Pfizer sits in the Top 5 Pharma with highest penalties since 2000.
2. Pfizer's # of violations (71) is second only to Merck (78)
Unfortunately for Pfizer, the record for total penalties is held by Purdue a la Opioid crisis.
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Fear not @pfizer fans!
In 2009, Pfizer paid the largest criminal fine in US History - $1.3 Billion of a total $2.3 Billion settlement.
They hold the record for highest criminal penalty to this day...
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In 2009, Pfizer paid the largest criminal fine in US History - $1.3 Billion of a total $2.3 Billion settlement.
They hold the record for highest criminal penalty to this day...
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https://twitter.com/LegendaryEnergy/status/1458134139295584261?s=20
The above is obviously ancient history, particularly from the perspective of the FDA and CDC.
One Emergency Use Authorization after another...pretty soon we were faced with coercion, mandates, and Rights violations.
But, whats changed since the first EUA?
Well, a lot...
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One Emergency Use Authorization after another...pretty soon we were faced with coercion, mandates, and Rights violations.
But, whats changed since the first EUA?
Well, a lot...
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Let's start with the FDA...
Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg and Dr. Michael Yeadon (Ex-Pfizer VP & Chief Scientific Officer) petitioned the FDA to halt trials, citing:
-Inaccurate testing protocol
-Inaccurate assessment of efficacy
Concerns were ignored.
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shorturl.at/zEU45
Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg and Dr. Michael Yeadon (Ex-Pfizer VP & Chief Scientific Officer) petitioned the FDA to halt trials, citing:
-Inaccurate testing protocol
-Inaccurate assessment of efficacy
Concerns were ignored.
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shorturl.at/zEU45
In 2021, THREE FDA advisers resigned over the Agency's approval of an experimental Alzheimer's Drug despite weak evidence.
@VPrasadMDMPH does a great job of critiquing their many missteps.
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nytimes.com/2021/06/10/hea…
@VPrasadMDMPH does a great job of critiquing their many missteps.
https://twitter.com/VPrasadMDMPH/status/1413252776608485377?s=20
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nytimes.com/2021/06/10/hea…
Most recent, MASSIVE news:
The FDA's Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review resigned over booster concerns.
Dr. Prasad does a great job of summarizing and illustrating the significance of this event.
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The FDA's Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review resigned over booster concerns.
Dr. Prasad does a great job of summarizing and illustrating the significance of this event.
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https://twitter.com/VPrasadMDMPH/status/1433480642247860225
Shortly thereafter,
The two Directors (Marion Gruber and Philip Krause) co-authored a paper in the @TheLancet outlining the limited role of boosters.
My guess: booster concern was the straw that broke the camel's back.
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thelancet.com/journals/lance…
The two Directors (Marion Gruber and Philip Krause) co-authored a paper in the @TheLancet outlining the limited role of boosters.
My guess: booster concern was the straw that broke the camel's back.
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thelancet.com/journals/lance…
Under public pressure, and after extensive testimony from care providers and researchers:
the FDA voted 16-2 AGAINST the broad use of Pfizer's booster. Authorizing for certain high-risk demographics.
Has the FDA redeemed itself? Let's see!
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statnews.com/2021/09/17/tra…
the FDA voted 16-2 AGAINST the broad use of Pfizer's booster. Authorizing for certain high-risk demographics.
Has the FDA redeemed itself? Let's see!
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statnews.com/2021/09/17/tra…
After Pfizer's limited booster authorization, Moderna was up next!
Before we take a look at their booster, let's first recap the scrutiny Moderna has been put under since its initial EUA.
Keep in mind, every dose of Moderna's vaks is more than 3x of Pfizer's.
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Before we take a look at their booster, let's first recap the scrutiny Moderna has been put under since its initial EUA.
Keep in mind, every dose of Moderna's vaks is more than 3x of Pfizer's.
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Several sources have demonstrated that certain adverse effects are dose-dependent, which places Moderna on alert 🚨
Several jurisdictions have STOPPED the use of Moderna in certain demographics.
Summary by @PeterSweden7
+Germany🇩🇪 to the list.
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Several jurisdictions have STOPPED the use of Moderna in certain demographics.
Summary by @PeterSweden7
https://twitter.com/PeterSweden7/status/1458121827344175117?s=20
+Germany🇩🇪 to the list.
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Did this give the FDA pause?
About a month later, the FDA authorizes the use of both Moderna and J&J boosters.
npr.org/sections/healt…
All the while, record number of adverse events are being reported.
Great article on vaccine safety signals:
roundingtheearth.substack.com/p/defining-awa…
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About a month later, the FDA authorizes the use of both Moderna and J&J boosters.
npr.org/sections/healt…
All the while, record number of adverse events are being reported.
Great article on vaccine safety signals:
roundingtheearth.substack.com/p/defining-awa…
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We turn to the CDC.
Early 2021, then Director Dr. Robert Redfield stated on CNN that CoV-2 likely leaked from a lab.
Someone didn't like the fact that he was vocal about this before it was cool - he was replaced by Rochelle Walensky.
Not weird.
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cbsnews.com/news/covid-lab…
Early 2021, then Director Dr. Robert Redfield stated on CNN that CoV-2 likely leaked from a lab.
Someone didn't like the fact that he was vocal about this before it was cool - he was replaced by Rochelle Walensky.
Not weird.
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cbsnews.com/news/covid-lab…
Principle Deputy Director of the CDC, Anne Shuchat, resigns:
statnews.com/2021/05/17/cdc…
CDC official Dr. Nancy Messonier, who warned that COVID would upend American lives resigns:
nytimes.com/2021/05/07/wor…
All in the "middle of a pandemic."
Not weird, either.
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statnews.com/2021/05/17/cdc…
CDC official Dr. Nancy Messonier, who warned that COVID would upend American lives resigns:
nytimes.com/2021/05/07/wor…
All in the "middle of a pandemic."
Not weird, either.
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Review
1. Pre-Pandemic trust in healthcare declining.
2. Even DOCTORS have lost trust in healthcare during the Pandemic era
3. Our regulatory agencies and institutions have demonstrated clear signs of market capture.
4. How much worse will public trust get?
You be the judge!
1. Pre-Pandemic trust in healthcare declining.
2. Even DOCTORS have lost trust in healthcare during the Pandemic era
3. Our regulatory agencies and institutions have demonstrated clear signs of market capture.
4. How much worse will public trust get?
You be the judge!
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