Why Doctors Use Evidence but Managers (Mostly) Don’t

Helen Pearson is the author of the book “Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works.” Helen's problem is this: How do you get people to make important decisions based on high-quality evidence, instead of on hunches or habits? In this episode, Helen explains: • How a doctor's fatal mistake sparked the evidence-based medicine movement • Why management is so resistant to evidence-based practices • How systematic reviews changed the way she works as a science journalist • Why global trust in science remains high – outside the US • What a randomized trial of pint glasses revealed about preventing violent injuries. Check out Helen’s book here. Connect with us: • Follow Jacob Goldstein on LinkedIn • , X • and Instagram • Email us at problem@pushkin.fm • • Follow Pushkin on Instagram • , LinkedIn • or X • • Listen to Jacob’s other show, Business History • To listen to the show early and ad free, sign up for Pushkin+ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.