Sharing this statement from Gardiner Harris, former New York Times correspondent. This quote comes from a talk Gardiner Harris gave promoting his book No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson, published in April 2025. The book covers corporate misconduct at Johnson & Johnson, including its orthopedics subsidiary DePuy Synthes and issues like device kickbacks. I've been watching the industry evolve—I've seen the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. But then Gardiner Harris, former New York Times correspondent, drops a bombshell like this, it stops me in my tracks: "Orthopedics Is By Far The Most Corrupt Form Of Medicine & The 2nd Most Corrupt Is Oncology." Harris doesn't mince words: "Orthopedic Surgeons Will Choose Devices Based On Their Payouts & Bonuses...Not Patient Outcomes." He stresses the absolute need for vigilance: "You Must Have An Advocate With You At The Hospital At All Times..."This hits hard because it's not just rhetoric—it's backed by chilling realities. Harris points to "Death by Doctor" as the third leading cause of death in America, a fully iatrogenic crisis. Improperly prescribed drugs, medical malpractice, and surgical errors cl...
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