My Mission
Tremendous advances in pharmaceuticals and surgery have made what was once thought impossible, possible. This progress has been undeniably effective; better treatments have led to better outcomes. However, a subtle shift in ethics has accompanied this explosion of options; one that substitutes what “can be done” with what “should be done.” Following this new-age morality has led both patient and provider astray. Therefore, the ideal of medicine is no longer found in improving its shortcomings, but in resisting its excesses.
Building Docs seeks to resist by restoring medicine to its founding values, including but not limited to non-maleficence (the duty to do no harm) and beneficence (the duty to act in a patient’s best interest).
I accomplish this in a few ways:
Commenting on history, current events, and pop culture
Expounding on rules for doctoring from Dr. Clifton Meador
Writing articles emphasizing the pillars of good health
Some examples:
Medical Alchemy, Miracle Drug - published by Building Docs, 2/15/23.
Rule 276: Never point or shake your finger at a patient - published by Building Docs, 9/14/22.
Lifestyle Change: the forgotten solution in healthcare - published by KevinMD, 3/15/23.
True health is cultivated from within - subscribe now to join the struggle for objective medical values.
About Paid Subscriptions
To be clear - there is no paywall. All posts are available to every subscriber on every subscription plan. If you enjoy my work, are in a position to support me, and feel my writing adds value to your life, then I humbly ask you to consider supporting me by upgrading to a paid subscription plan. Regarding “founding member” subscriptions, I plan on offering biannual zoom meetings to discuss the direction of the blog, my plans for it and my career, along with a topic of interest.
Thank you for your consideration!
About Me
My name is Tyler. I’m a fourth-year medical student, and I’m pursuing a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Before medical school, I was a strength coach for over 7 years. I loved that career and will bring those same skills to my future practice, coaching my patients to reach their potential through bettering their health.
My worldview in two words? NEVER QUIT.
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