Nicole Rochester is a pediatrician and advocate for improving the doctor-patient relationship. She shares her personal experiences and discusses the importance of intentional human connection in clinical encounters. We delve into the root causes of the empathy gap, including bias and systemic factors, and discuss how it disproportionately affects marginalized…
Embrace the power of didactic poetry to infuse some joy into your journey of becoming a healthcare professional. Yes, I understand that the path may seem overwhelming, whether you're aspiring to be a physician, psychologist, dentist, nurse, or any other healthcare provider. The anxieties surrounding these pursuits are real, especially…
Fragmentation is the key factor that renders the current healthcare system utterly inaccessible for both patients and doctors. Let's face it, if a doctor is content with their assured salary and benefits, as you proposed, and prefers to take the convenient route, that's perfectly fine. Personally, I believe in the…
Join Monika Roots, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and health care executive, who explores the concerning rise in diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems, the shortcomings of the current mental health care model, and the potential solutions. Discover how technology, early intervention, care coordination, equity, and policy changes can…
In this episode, we delve into the serious consequences of fecal impaction and chronic constipation on patients' well-being and health care costs. Our guest, Mahesh Moolani, an experienced internal medicine physician and author of Tough Decisions In Care Of Elderly Loved Ones, sheds light on the pulsed irrigation evacuation (PIE)…
Join us as we explore the intersection of medicine and art. Our guest, Farid Alsabeh, a clinical psychologist, delves into the rich tradition of medical poetry during the Islamic Golden Era. Discover how Arabic poets transformed scientific knowledge into captivating verses, with Ibn Sina's "Rajaz Poem on Medicine" as a…
Join Paula Muto, a vascular surgeon, and Jeffrey Gold, a family physician, as they discuss the state of the health care system. Explore the evolution of primary care, the challenges of fragmented patient care, and the impact of administrative burdens on doctors and patients. They delve into the benefits of…
Picture this: a room filled with exasperated physicians, sitting down to chart their patients' progress. Frustration radiates from them like smoke billowing from their ears. The unfairness of it all consumes them, and they can't help but question their purpose. "How could you ask me to do this?" they wonder.…
Join Gail Gazelle, an internal medicine physician, physician coach, and author of Mindful MD: 6 Ways Mindfulness Restores Your Autonomy and Cures Healthcare Burnout, where we explore the transformative power of mindfulness in health care. In this episode, we meet Mira, a physician and single mother struggling with overwhelm. Gail…
Join Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., health equity researcher and advocate, as we explore the transformative power of technology in health care. This podcast episode discusses the potential of health information technology, telehealth, and data-driven solutions to improve patient access and enhance care. We delve into the challenges of equitable implementation,…
The current payment model in healthcare using insurance is downright ludicrous, bordering on the absurd. It's a system unlike any other in the economic world, yet somehow people have been convinced that without insurance, they'll be financially ruined by the exorbitant costs of healthcare. But here's the ironic twist: it's…
Join us as we speak with Donna Grande, CEO of the American College of Preventive Medicine. We discuss the urgent need to overhaul the broken health care system in the U.S., addressing issues such as the high cost of health care and disparities in care among marginalized communities. Donna emphasizes…
In our journey of training and development, we encounter moments that shatter our sense of fulfillment. The constant comparisons, ratings, and rankings, the relentless pressure we face during our training can throw us off balance. We find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of comparisons, where anything less than perfection is…
Join us for a conversation with Houda Bouhmam, a radiology resident, as we explore the crucial collaboration between radiologists and clinicians in achieving the best diagnostic outcomes. Houda shares her transformative journey, dispelling misconceptions about clinical correlation and highlighting its importance in connecting radiographic findings with a patient's clinical information.…
Our political leaders seem to have missed a crucial opportunity to learn from Covid. They've neglected the valuable lessons it could teach us. Imagine if they had embraced a more robust approach to prevention, or if they had mastered the art of communicating about vaccines and public health with finesse.…
In this podcast episode, we have Christian John Lillis, executive director of the Peggy Lillis Foundation for C. diff Education & Advocacy. Christian shares his experiences as a patient advocate and discusses the challenges he faces at medical conferences. He also highlights the discriminatory laws in certain states and calls…
Join neurologist Juliet Morgan and internal medicine physician Meghan Jobson as they discuss their book, Long Illness: A Practical Guide to Surviving, Healing, and Thriving. From autoimmune diseases to chronic pain, they share their expertise on navigating the challenges of long-term illnesses. Discover valuable insights on symptoms, working with your…
When we talk about "do no harm," it's more than just refraining from actively causing harm. It means refusing to turn a blind eye when harm is being inflicted. Let's think about some well-known cases of abuse and misconduct within the medical field, not necessarily limited to sexual misconduct, but…
Join us on this episode as we welcome Chloe N. L. Lee, a psychiatry resident, to share her harrowing experience of intimate partner violence (IPV). Chloe opens up about the abuse and challenges she faced in breaking her silence. We delve into the unique barriers physicians, especially women, encounter when…
The pivotal factor that ignited my passion for medicine was my intimate involvement in the care of my beloved grandparents, with a special focus on my grandfather. As the one who raised me, he played a profound role in my life. Witnessing firsthand the impact that primary care professionals had…
Join us on this episode as we welcome Mohammed Umer Waris, a family medicine resident, to discuss the alarming rise of "deaths of despair" and its impact on life expectancy in the United States. Umer sheds light on the factors contributing to this distressing trend, including substance abuse, mental health…
You hear it all the time. People casually claiming they're "OCD" as if it's some kind of extraordinary superpower. But let me tell you, the truth behind obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and similar conditions is far from what these misconceptions suggest. Picture this: I'm sharing a story with my colleague, explaining…
Join us on this episode as we host Jennifer Shaer, a pediatrician and chief wellness officer at Allied Physicians Group. Jennifer explores the power of intuition in pediatrics and beyond. Discover the hidden neural connections in our bodies that contribute to decision-making and understand why it's crucial to listen to…
Imagine this: a world where everyone truly understands the difference between perfectionism and OCD. It's a game-changer, folks! Let's dive into this captivating topic. You see, many individuals out there proudly label themselves as perfectionists, tossing around the term "OCD" like confetti. But hold your horses, my friend! They're not…