# When medicine loses trust, patients and society suffer

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Podcast: [Informed Dissent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/informed-dissent-4148700)
Published: 2026-02-02T15:09:14+00:00
Episode link: https://www.americaoutloud.news/when-medicine-loses-trust-patients-and-society-suffer/
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## Resource

Informed Dissent with Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald – Trust in medicine and public institutions is unraveling as bureaucracy, money, and ideology replace evidence and transparency. From board certification to pharmaceutical influence and informed consent, patients pay the price. Rebuilding trust requires honesty, accountability, and restoring cultural balance that allows families, children, and society to thrive...

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