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Physician burnout: the hidden quality metric [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Trina E. Dorrah, an internal medicine physician. We explore the concept of integrating physician burnout as a quality metric in health care. Discover why Trina believes this change could revolutionize the American health care system, potentially saving lives and improving patient care. Trina Read more… Physician burnout: the hidden quality metric [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 10, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Addressing physician burnout differently [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We have a conversation with Claudia Finkelstein, an internal medicine physician, as she reimagines the concept of physician burnout. Join us as Claudia introduces her alternative model for addressing burnout and discusses the multifaceted factors contributing to the well-being of health care professionals. Claudia Read more… Addressing physician burnout differently [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Psychiatry Source Type: blogs

Reverse leadership to self-leadership [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Parastoo Jangouk, a dual board-certified expert in gastroenterology and internal medicine. Discover her remarkable journey from growing up in an oppressive society to becoming a successful physician and entrepreneur. Explore the powerful concept of “reverse leadership” that shaped her early life and how Read more… Reverse leadership to self-leadership [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs

Acute OMI or " Benign " Early Repolarization?
Written by Willy FrickA man in his 50s with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and prior inferior OMI status post DES to his proximal RCA 3 years prior presented to the emergency department at around 3 AM complaining of chest pain onset around 9 PM the evening prior. He described it as severe, sharp, and substernal with associated nausea, vomiting, chills, and diaphoresis. The following ECG was obtained. Note that the machine read is" normal sinus rhythm, normal ECG. " Cardiology over read the tracing and signed the interpretation without modification.ECG 1What do you think?The Queen of Hear...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - December 27, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Willy Frick Source Type: blogs

The hidden costs of “ free ” medical interpretation
He is a typical patient of our academic primary care internal medicine practice: elderly, frail, and with several complex conditions, including a history of a liver transplant requiring chronic immunosuppression, recurrent venous thrombosis requiring treatment with blood thinners, and type 2 diabetes. But in one very important way, he is different: our doctors don’t speak Read more… The hidden costs of “free” medical interpretation originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs

Inside Appalachia ’ s health crisis [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Ryan McCarthy, an internal medicine physician, to delve into the multifaceted challenges of providing primary care in Appalachia. Ryan shares his firsthand experiences from Martinsburg, West Virginia, a region grappling with the invisible effects of lifelong trauma, poverty, and addiction. We explore Read more… Inside Appalachia’s health crisis [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs

TikTok on the Gender Gap
By MIKE MAGEE The juxta-positioning of Tuesday’s New York Times headlines was disturbing. The first “Why Does This Bride Look So Mad?”, was followed by “An ‘Unsettling’ Drop in Life Expectancy in Men.” The “reluctant bride” referred to in the first article is (by now) an estimated 175 years old intended bride was 18 in the painting. The painting itself was the work of artist, Auguste Toulmouche, in 1866. The original title was “The Hesitant Fiancee”. Its current fame has a much shorter timeline – 2 weeks to be exact. That’s when it began to appear on TikTok, hosted as a statement of disg...
Source: The Health Care Blog - November 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Gender gap Life Expectancy Mike Magee tiktok Source Type: blogs

Exploring psychedelic therapies [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Thaís Salles Araujo, an internal medicine resident. Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and the need for greater awareness and education in integrating these therapies into modern medicine. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of patient care, with a focus on holistic well-being. Thaís Read more… Exploring psychedelic therapies [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Medications Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Menopause and chronic disease [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Susan J. Baumgaertel, an internal medicine physician. In this conversation, we dive into her book, The Menopause Menu, as Susan sheds light on navigating the complex intersection of menopause and chronic diseases. Susan J. Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician. She discusses her Read more… Menopause and chronic disease [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 31, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast OB/GYN Source Type: blogs

Faculty Perspectives on Responding to Microaggressions Targeting Clerkship Students
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, Meghan O’Brien, MD, MBE, and Research in Medical Education (RIME) Committee members Tasha Wyatt, PhD, and Javeed Sukhera, MD, PhD, join host Toni Gallo to discuss new research into faculty perspectives on responding to microaggressions targeting medical students in the clinical learning environment. They explore several tensions that affected how faculty responded to the microaggressions in the study scenarios as well as some of the strategies the faculty used to respond effectively. This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else p...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - October 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast faculty development medical education medical students microaggressions RIME Source Type: blogs

Lifestyle Changes
I looked at my last blog post. It was from June 28, 2021. I had just met my new primary care physician. Since then we had made slow changes to my health. I tried to eat better and exercise more. It has been a journey of trying to implement what I preach. The progress was slow. Last year, to help my physical activity endeavors (and because I have a huge interest in martial arts), I decided to start training at a local Karate school. The school I attend teaches Enshin Karate a style that traces it’s roots back through Ashihara and Kyokushin. Shortly after that time I noticed my Apple Watch was notifying me abou...
Source: JeffreyMD.com - October 27, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dr. Jeff Tags: My Life Source Type: blogs

Heroes of pandemic control [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Nicholas A. Daniels, an internal medicine physician and the author of Outbreaks and Pandemics: The Life of a Disease Detective. In this episode, we delve deep into the crucial role disease detectives play in solving and controlling infectious disease crises. Explore historical breakthroughs, Read more… Heroes of pandemic control [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast COVID Infectious Disease Source Type: blogs

Learner Perspectives on the Learner Handover Process
On this episode of the Academic Medicine Podcast, Tammy Shaw, MD, MMed, and Research in Medical Education (RIME) Committee member Arianne Teherani, PhD, join host Toni Gallo to discuss new research into learner perspectives on the learner handover process. They discuss the role of trust in this process, the potential for bias, the purpose of handovers vs. how they’re perceived by learners, and recommendations for making handovers safer and more effective. This episode is now available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcasts are available. This episode is the first in thi...
Source: Academic Medicine Blog - October 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amrounds Tags: AM Podcast AM Podcast Transcript Academic Medicine podcast bias handovers medical education RIME trust Source Type: blogs

Secrets to reviving physician autonomy [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Diane Shannon, an internal medicine physician and physician coach. Explore the evolving landscape of physician autonomy and discover actionable insights on how health care professionals can regain agency and empower themselves for a more fulfilling career and life. Diane W. Shannon is an internal Read more… Secrets to reviving physician autonomy [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Practice Management Source Type: blogs

Understanding intersex health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Rosemary Eseh-Logue, an internal medicine physician, as we delve into the often-overlooked topic of intersex variations in sexual development. We explore the importance of understanding intersex identities, breaking down misconceptions, and improving health care experiences for intersex individuals. Discover how health care professionals Read more… Understanding intersex health care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 26, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Primary Care Source Type: blogs