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Meditation: a prescription for physician well-being [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, retired cardiologist Sarah Samaan delves into the world of meditation. We discuss the perception of meditation in health care, its benefits for physicians, and the scientif…
Why physicians should care about the False Claims Act [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Our guest, Scott Ellner, a general surgeon, shares insights and real-life stories that shed light on the challenges health care providers face when financial incentives clash with patient-c…
Redefining “defensive” in health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Maryna Mammoliti, a psychiatrist, as we explore the complex concept of “defensiveness” in the medical field and beyond. We’ll discuss why labeling reactions as “…
How psychological depth shapes paranormal fiction [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Daniela Valenti, a psychiatrist, as she brings a unique perspective to her writing, weaving psychological depth into her characters. Today, she discusses her book, Sentinel 10, The Edg…
Medication-assisted therapy and opioid use disorder [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join physician Jill Becker as we delve into the world of medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid use disorder. Discover why MAT is crucial, the challenges patients face, and how Jill&#…
From denial to redemption: a physician’s Medicare battle [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Catherine L. Chen, an anesthesiologist and health services researcher. Join us as she shares her personal story of facing a Medicare Part B enrollment denial for her mother…
Breaking the silence on caregiver stress [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join R. Lynn Barnett, a patient advocate. We’ll explore the world of caregiving, its challenges, and the profound impact it has on individuals and families. Discover valuable insights…
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 cou…
Navigating medical uncertainty: a patient’s perspective [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Ana María Caballero, a poet, artist, and author. Ana María delves into her book, A Petit Mal, and we delve into an unexpected encounter in the emergency room, with Ana María shedding l…
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 …
