• The Accidental Drug Safety Advocate with Kim Witzcark

  • Oct 16 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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The Accidental Drug Safety Advocate with Kim Witzcark

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  • In this episode, we talk with Kim Witczak about drug safety. She's an international drug safety advocate, emphasizing the importance of transparency and safety in the pharmaceutical industry. Kim shares her personal journey from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the need for black box warnings on antidepressants and the systemic issues within the healthcare system.

    00:00 Introduction to Medication Safety

    01:22 Kim Wittek's Personal Tragedy

    06:42 The Fight for Black Box Warnings

    16:50 Understanding the Pharmaceutical System

    22:53 The Band-Aid Approach to Mental Health

    24:29 The Importance of Asking Questions

    26:20 Doctors and the Pressure to Prescribe

    27:51 The Power of Advocacy

    29:55 The Role of Skepticism in Healthcare

    37:39 The Power of Advocacy and Personal Growth

    41:22 Future Advocacy and Final Thoughts

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