Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Viewpoints: Is It Ethical For Young Kids To Take GLP-1s?; AI In Medicine Is A Tool, Not A Replacement
The New York Times: If Kids Need GLP-1s, We’ve Already Let Them Down
The debate over treatment in kids is missing a bigger problem. (Julia Belluz, 5/6)
The New York Times: Why A.I. Will Never Replace Your Doctor
I use A.I. all the time to help me diagnose and treat my patients. I also know where it falls short. (Danielle Ofri, 5/5)
Stat: Psychedelics Researchers Are Getting What They Want. Are They Ready?
I have spent the last 10 years of my life investigating psychedelics as novel treatments for mental health conditions. When President Trump signed his executive order on psychedelic medicines, my first thought was: He got this one right. My second thought: My field may not be ready for it. (Peter S. Hendricks, 5/6)
Los Angeles Times: An Emergency Room Is No Place For Immigration Enforcement
A recent episode of HBO's "The Pitt" portrayed the chilling effects of immigration enforcement in healthcare. (Alana Slavin, Marina Martinez, and Sasha Bercovitch, 5/6)
Stat: The Excruciating Grief Of Watching A Spouse Become A Stranger
I was at the close of my interview with Muriel, wife and caregiver of my patient Jim, who has dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Jim was in the waiting area so I could have a candid conversation with Muriel. (Jason Karlawish, 5/6)
