In this episode, Lara Baatenburg and David Roden take on one of the most timely and complex topics in modern medicine: artificial intelligence. They explore how AI is already assisting physicians—from streamlining patient notes to helping identify rare conditions—while addressing the critical need for caution, ethical considerations, and human oversight. With a focus on concierge care, they weigh the potential benefits of AI against the risk of depersonalized medicine, and highlight why the human connection will always remain central to healthcare.

In this episode of Vitals and Values, Dr. Lara and David Roden welcome Lara Bagby from Grail to discuss the Galleri test—an innovative blood test that screens for over 50 types of cancer using cell-free DNA and methylation pattern detection. They explore the science behind this cutting-edge technology, its potential to change how we approach early detection, and who it’s best suited for. From shared decision-making to future integration into routine care, this conversation offers practical insights into how Galleri fits within modern preventive medicine.