The epistemological gap refers to a philosophical and practical divide in understanding or knowing something from different perspectives or levels of analysis. In the context of healthcare systems, it can highlight discrepancies between what medical professionals know versus what patients experience over time.
Related Concepts
- patient-generated-knowledge
- Healthcare system limitations
Episode Summary: The Other 8,765 Hours (Episode 62)
Guest:
Dr. Sara Riggare
Release Date & Duration:
April 3, 2026 | 27 minutes
Main Topics Discussed
- Patient-Generated Knowledge in Healthcare
- Active production of knowledge by patients, transitioning from passive recipients to active producers of care
- Challenging established healthcare paradigms and embedded systemic assumptions
- The “8,765 Hours” Concept
- Highlighting the limited time patients spend in the formal healthcare system
- Contrast between clinical encounters and the patient’s lived experience outside medical care
References & Backlinks
- 2026 04 07 Pulse Podcast Summary The Other 8765 Hours with Sara Riggare
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