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In this episode, we sit down with Francisco M. Torres, an interventional physiatrist and author of Beyond Diagnosis: Perspective in Medicine and the Human Experience. Join us as we explore the theme of humanizing medicine in an era of increasing standardization and technological advancement. We discuss the profound influence of humanities, history, and philosophy on medical practice, the challenges young doctors face in balancing technical expertise with compassionate patient care, and the potential role of artificial intelligence in restoring the human element in health care.
Francisco M. Torres is an interventional physiatrist specializing in diagnosing and treating patients with spine-related pain syndromes. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Board of Pain Medicine and can be reached at Florida Spine Institute and Wellness.
He discusses his book, Beyond Diagnosis: Perspective in Medicine and the Human Experience.
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