The People’s Hospital: Dr. Ricardo Nuila on Medicine, Humanities, and Care in Houston

Dr. Ricardo Nuila, a hospitalist and faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine, discusses his background, including his upbringing in Houston, education at Georgetown University, and medical training at Baylor. He highlights his role as director of the Humanities Expression and Arts Lab (HEAL) at Baylor, which aims to integrate humanities into medical education to combat burnout. Nuila's book, "The People's Hospital," explores the history and current state of American healthcare, particularly at Ben Taub, a public hospital serving underserved populations. He emphasizes the importance of human connection in medicine and the need for a public healthcare option.