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Briefing: Opinion: I’m a medical student. RFK Jr. is right about medical school and preventive care
Strategic angle: In medical school, a student writes, she has learned to react first, focus on prevention later.
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Updated about 1 month ago
In current medical education, students often learn to prioritize immediate responses to health crises rather than preventive measures.
This reactive approach may limit the development of comprehensive preventive care strategies that could improve patient outcomes.
The implications for healthcare infrastructure are significant, as a shift towards preventive care could enhance system efficiency and reduce long-term costs.