Fresh Take: Dr. Lucy McBride on Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor's Office

What does it really mean to become an active participant in the care of your own health? In this episode, Margaret talks with primary care physician Dr. Lucy McBride about her new book, Beyond the Prescription: A Doctor’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health. They discuss how to become a more self-aware and empowered patient, as well as:

The difference between medicine and "wellness"

Why data is less useful without full context

How stress and grief can affect physical health

The four parts of whole-person health: informatics, inputs, infrastructure, and insight

Why health decisions involve trade-offs

The importance of understanding your own “patient personality”

How to ask better questions at medical appointments

How to make shared decision-making part of your healthcare

Why quality of life matters alongside longevity

Here's where you can find Dr. McBride:

https://www.lucymcbride.com/