"In my business, if I get too close to you and you die, it hurts me. And so you develop a natural inclination not to be close to the patient, so that if things don't work out ideally, you can still get up the next day and care for the next patient."

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Insight & Reflection

The theme of death is universal, yet Mehmet Oz manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on death often shapes our reality.

About Mehmet Oz

Mehmet Cengiz Oz, better known as Dr. Oz, is an American television presenter, physician, author, educator, and government official serving as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) since 2025.

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