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Intervew with Dr. A.J. Layon: Discussing the Flaws in Our Healthcare System
A. Joseph Layon, M.D. is a renowned intensive care physician for over 35 years. Dr. Layon specializes in internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care and neurocritical care. Dr. Layon has functioned as a clinician, educator, investigator, division and department chair, faculty Senate Chairman, Medical School Financial “fixer”, internationalist and — in what was the most difficult and painful task of all of these — as an (inadvertent) whistleblower in a compromised health system.
To add to his impressive resume, he authored the book, A People’s Guide to End of Life. He penned this book to help the families of the dying loved one or, perhaps, the dying person themselves, as they attempt to navigate the byzantine, inefficient health system. This is a book every home should keep in their library, so you are ready to advocate for a loved one should they land in the ICU or Hospice care.
In this interview, he delves into the critical issues plaguing our healthcare system. Dr. Layon sheds light on the profound challenges faced by our broken system and offers insights into potential solutions.
Q: Dr. Layon Can we fix a broken healthcare system?
A: I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to deal with these questions, about which I have been…
