Why Should I Trust You? MAHA Supporters Talking w Doctors: On the New Vaccine Schedule, On Informed Consent & On Being a Doctor in America Today
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Jan 8, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Nancy Fuller, a dedicated MAHA supporter and mother keen on holistic health, joins Len Arcuri, a finance veteran turned autism advocate, and Dr. Jamie Loehr, a family physician with deep expertise in vaccine policy. They tackle pressing topics like the new childhood vaccine schedule and the importance of informed consent. Personal stories reveal the struggle with feeling dismissed by doctors, while insights on rebuilding trust in healthcare touch on the role of patient inquiries and the systemic barriers that hinder care.
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Trust Is High — But Slipping
- Trust in doctors remains high but is falling, especially among younger people who trust social media sources.
- Many patients feel dismissed, which pushes them to seek advice outside the medical system.
Referee Patient Research, Then Guide
- Doctors should act as referees to vet patients' external information and admit uncertainty when appropriate.
- Dr. Jamie Loehr asks to be shown sources and will look things up and guide patients rather than simply dismissing them.
Tell Patients When Research Overwhelms
- When patients bring overwhelming online research, clinicians should push back and refocus decision-making.
- Mark Abdelmalek often tells anxious patients to stop reading and guides them through clear next steps.
