The Medical Profession has gone off the rails. Science and ethics are gone. I am a classically trained clinician, board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Follow this substack to learn about how we get back on track.
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The Destruction of American Medicine and Health: An Eyewitness Account
The Destruction of American Medicine and Health: An Eyewitness Account
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