• The Medical Term You Need to Know: Understanding Salutogenesis with Dr. David Rakel

  • May 5 2025
  • Duración: 39 m
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The Medical Term You Need to Know: Understanding Salutogenesis with Dr. David Rakel

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  • What if healthcare focused less on disease and more on creating health? In this episode, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with Dr. David Rakel, a trailblazer in integrative medicine and professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community, to explore Salutogenesis — a transformative approach that shifts the focus from illness to well-being. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XN1jPxzWCoE [00:00:00] – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest Dr. Melinda Ring introduces Dr. David Rakel, a pioneer in integrative medicine. Overview of today's discussion on Salutogenesis and its impact on healthcare. [00:02:06] – Dr. Rakel's Journey to Integrative Medicine Dr. Rakel shares his path from rural Idaho to becoming a leader in integrative health. Key moments that sparked his interest in shifting the focus from disease to health. [00:06:00] – The Need for a More Holistic Healthcare Approach Discussion about the frustration with the current healthcare system's focus on specialists. Dr. Rakel advocates for a more comprehensive, generalist approach to healthcare. [00:09:09] – What is Salutogenesis? Dr. Rakel defines Salutogenesis, the science of health creation. The story behind the term and how it applies to healthcare today. [00:13:19] – The Shift from Disease Care to Health Creation Dr. Rakel highlights the need for a new healthcare model that focuses on health and wellbeing. The importance of looking at what’s right with a person instead of focusing on disease. [00:17:18] – The Value-Based Care Model vs. Traditional Healthcare Dr. Rakel explains the value-based care model, focusing on patient outcomes, cost-efficiency, and improved experiences. How the traditional RVU model leads to unnecessary tests and treatments. [00:20:10] – The Challenge of Reducing Polypharmacy Dr. Rakel discusses the dangers of polypharmacy, where patients are prescribed multiple drugs. How a Salutogenic approach can reduce the need for excessive medications. [00:23:06] – Integrative Medicine and Functional Medicine: A Double-Edged Sword? Dr. Rakel and Dr. Ring discuss the use of functional medicine tests and supplements, comparing them to traditional medical practices. The importance of using a Salutogenic approach without falling back into old patterns. [00:27:00] – The Role of Primary Care in Health Dr. Rakel emphasizes the value of primary care and how increasing investment can improve overall healthcare outcomes. How primary care can reduce emergency visits and improve health equity. [00:29:47] – Addressing Healthcare Disparities and Primary Care Challenges Dr. Rakel discusses how the current healthcare system creates disparities, especially when access to primary care is limited. The need to make primary care more equitable to improve patient outcomes. [00:32:55] – The Need for a Comprehensive, Team-Based Approach Dr. Rakel advocates for interprofessional teams that include mental health professionals, physical therapists, and health coaches in primary care. [00:34:34] – Final Thoughts on Taking Your Health to the Next Level Dr. Rakel shares a personal message about the power of perception and how it affects our health. The importance of seeing things through a positive lens and fostering compassion for better health outcomes. Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OCIHNorthwestern Follow the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmoshercenter/ Website: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/about-us/newsletter.html
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