Film

How Healthcare Became Sickcare

The true history of medicine and the forces that shaped modern healthcare.

Public-site summary

On the live Talk Natural site, this film is presented as part of Dr. Rick Kirschner's continuing effort to question unhealthy norms in modern healthcare and open the door to better alternatives.

The film looks at the true history of medicine and asks how a system meant for health became so often centered on sickness.

Premiere note

A premiere photo of Dr. Rick Kirschner and John Lust appears below.

Premiere card for How Healthcare Became Sickcare Panel discussion at the premiere event Dr. Rick Kirschner with attendees at the Vital Gathering premiere event

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Director's cut

References

Footnotes and source trail

For viewers who want to follow the historical trail more closely, the documentary references packet gathers the books, journal articles, archival notes, and slide references used throughout How Healthcare Became Sickcare.

The slideshow and script were written by Dr. Rick Kirschner, ND. History of naturopathic medicine was provided by NCNM Rare Books Curator Dr. Sussanna Czeranko, ND, and the reference list was compiled by Dr. Jill Kazuk, ND.

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Premiere

Dr. Rick Kirschner and John Lust at the premiere of How Healthcare Became Sickcare

Dr. K and John Lust at the premiere of How Healthcare Became Sickcare. The live site identifies Mr. Lust as the great grandnephew of Dr. Benedict Lust, founder of the naturopathic medical profession.