Patients prefer doctors who are clinical and reassuring, while avoiding those who are dismissive or lack empathy.
The decision to write a medical biography or talk about one's experiences in the medical profession requires protecting the confidentiality of patients. Despite the desire to share experiences and promote healthcare education, patient confidentiality must always come first.
Discussing the potential benefits of investing in interventions such as reducing obesity and promoting healthy habits to prevent metabolic problems and reduce the need for end of life care. Also discussing the flawed premise of the film The Social Network.
After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, is famous for her videos where she extracts pimples, cysts, and other growths.
A doctor shares their journey of realizing their interests were focused on making a macro impact on the healthcare system rather than practicing medicine on an individual level.
The revenue model in the healthcare industry is complicated, where providers and payers may benefit from higher revenues, leading to a non-virtuous circle. However, the manufacturers of drugs are not the culprits for the rising healthcare costs, but rather the pharmacy benefit managers and payers that own them.
The speaker talks about exaggerating their pain on a scale of 1 to 10 at the doctor's office and finding expired prescription pills belonging to their friend.
The current issue is that while Republicans are promoting legal gun ownership, they are also making it harder to regulate and monitor illegal gun sales, which poses a threat to the community. On the other hand, consumers are not actively participating in the healthcare market, leading to debates about the government's role in healthcare.
The podcast discusses the moments leading up to a doctor's appointment, including the anxiety and fears that come with it, and the short amount of time patients usually have with their doctor.
In this episode, the speaker emphasizes the importance of nutrition in healthcare and how doctors need to be better educated on nutrition and prescribing the right treatments for their patients. He also highlights the value of having a trusted primary care provider who can spot early signs of health issues.
This podcast highlights the challenges of providing quality care in healthcare, with a focus on instances where patients need help with basic tasks such as going to the bathroom or cleaning up after soiling themselves. It emphasizes the difficulty for healthcare workers and how to address these challenges.
A woman considers the cost of healthcare when her mother's hospital could have restored four men to full health with a month of treatment and physical therapy.
A bone marrow transplant inspired an empowering new slogan and philosophy for setting healthy boundaries: "Soul marrow transplant." This metaphorical approach reminds individuals to prioritize their own mental and emotional well-being and challenges the traditional idea of selflessness in healthcare professions.
The public option, defined as a way to opt into a public plan without paying for it, could act as a back door to universal healthcare and result in many dropping their private coverage. One national insurance carrier negotiating prices with doctors and pharmaceutical companies could help reduce costs and provide new planning options.
Even though doctors said a man's arm was beyond repair, his surgeon refused to give up and worked to save the arm.
Learn about the possible roadblocks when re-enrolling for healthcare coverage and what can be done to make the process go more smoothly.
Physician associates provide comprehensive and personalized care to prioritize their patients' well-being.
The speaker advises a grandmother to take her grandchild to the hospital for medical attention and emotional support.
The family history of a person could provide great insights into their medical conditions. Having knowledge of the patient's family history helps the healthcare provider develop a better understanding of the patient's risks, and act accordingly, making individualized treatment unique to the patient possible.
The speaker talks about their frustration with trying to get in touch with their doctor and compares the modern-day streamers' use of soundboards to their own situation.
Referring to someone as a "person affected by obesity" instead of an "obese person" is an attempt to use the right language but doesn't necessarily prevent causing harm for fat individuals in healthcare settings. Focusing on a patient's BMI and weight in every interaction, even if it's unrelated to the visit, perpetuates weight stigma in medical spaces.
The medical system caters to profit and it's all too evident in even the small things like giving patients pills in tiny, useless paper cups.
