Episode 51: Stop Guessing with Your Health: 4 Signs of High-Quality Care

Season 5 Episode 7

Have you ever walked into a doctor's office, spent five minutes with a provider, and walked out with a prescription but no real plan? In this episode, Mike and Michael break down exactly what you should look for when choosing a healthcare provider—and how to spot the bad ones.

Basing their discussion on a review from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the hosts outline the first four pillars of high-quality musculoskeletal care. They discuss why "patient-centered care" is more than just a buzzword, how to identify red flags, and why getting an MRI might actually cause more confusion than clarity.

In This Episode, We Cover:

The "BS Detector": How to tell if a clinician is actually listening to you or just following a generic protocol.
Patient-Centered Care: Why your goals should dictate the treatment plan, not the doctor's bottom line.
Red Flags: How providers should screen for serious issues (like fractures or infections) and when they need to refer you out.
The Psychosocial Factor: Why your stress levels, history, and fear of pain matter just as much as the physical injury.
The MRI Myth: Why radiological imaging is often discouraged for general pain and how it can lead to unnecessary surgeries. Mike explains why "just seeing what's going on" isn't always the best approach.

Resources Mentioned:

Lin I, Wiles L, Waller R, Goucke R, Nagree Y, Gibberd M, Straker L, Maher CG, O'Sullivan PPB. What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2020 Jan;54(2):79-86. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099878. Epub 2019 Mar 2. PMID: 30826805.

Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes.

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Episode 51: Stop Guessing with Your Health: 4 Signs of High-Quality Care