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Realistic Medicine Episodes

8.8 Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections
May 7, 2026

8.8 Biography Before Biology: Professor Sir Gregor Smith and Critical Connections

Is healthcare becoming too much like a repair shop? In this episode, we are joined by Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, for a wide-ranging conversation on 10 years of Realistic Medicine

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6.6 Dr Catherine Labinjoh - Realistic Medicine & The Drug Portal to The World…
April 12, 2024

6.6 Dr Catherine Labinjoh - Realistic Medicine & The Drug Portal to The World…

Did you know that according to the OECD, a fifth of healthcare costs adds no value to patient care? This, along with the drive for shared decision making is the drive behind Scotland’s ‘Realistic Medicine’ campaign.

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