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What are a few examples of pharmaceutical case trials that have impacted patients?.

What inspired you to write your second book, Sickening?.

How did you transition from a family physician to litigation and writing work?.

Recently he published his second book Sickening and we are so grateful to have him here today to talk about how lack of transparency in pharmaceutical trials is impacting the healthcare system and what you as a future leader need to know about it. His writing has been published in places like the New York Times, LA Times and he is the author of the national best-selling book Overdo$ed America. Oz Show, Lex Friedman and now Leading the Rounds. Abramson has appeared on more than 65 national television shows and podcasts, including the Today Show, the Joe Rogan Experience, Dr.

He transitioned to litigation as a consultant for the FBI and Department of Justice and served in many trials against big pharmaceutical companies.ĭr. He is a Harvard Medical School faculty member, where he currently teaches health care policy. John Abramson served as a family physician for 22 years, and was voted “best doctor” numerous times.

Sickening by john abramson