Patient Education and Physician Leadership

Abstract

In this podcast, John Whyte, MD, MPH, the chief medical officer at WebMD, talks with host Mike Sacopulos about his career path and the role of WebMD in providing quality health information to the public. Whyte discusses the importance of health education and the benefits of more engaged, informed patients, the importance of separating fringe from cutting-edge medical information and ensuring that health information is reviewed by board-certified experts, and the impact of political dimensions on certain medical topics and the need to focus on the science behind medical issues. Finally, Whyte talks about the future of WebMD, which includes a focus on digital tools, artificial intelligence, and personalized medicine, as well as a shift towards prevention and the use of smart toilets and at-home urine tests.