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Patient-initiated collaborative texting [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “Nearly three-quarters of consumers say they prefer texting with a business if an actual human is the returning texts — no bots need reply. But the rise of artificial intelligence has…
A breast cancer story from an Asian perspective [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! “I was first diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer, DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), on May 15, 2015, at 41 years old. I had my annual exam with my gynecologist and told him I felt a s…
How to improve medication adherence [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “Automation and technologies can enable adherence, but true change happens when physicians and pharmacists work together in collaborative teams to achieve common goals: Better managed chronic conditions, fewer…
What this physician-mom learned about shame [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “I cry often enough that my kids almost gleefully expect it, checking me for tears during movies or shows, shaking their heads in mock dismay when they see that their prediction is correct. I’ve cried m…
A physician mom’s take on telemedicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “In early 2018 when I started full-time telemedicine, I was quite reluctant about losing the physical hands-on evaluation, especially the palpation, percussion, and auscultation components in the physical exam…
Transition planning: financial moves for medical residents and fellows [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “While you may not know exactly what your transition period will look like ahead of time, you can do your best to prepare for this change. By having a plan in place, you can make sure you are ready for the tim…
Robotic interventional cardiology [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “In the majority of robotic-assisted cases I perform, automated movements are particularly helpful in delivering gear – I can easily get balloons and stents around the C-shaped curve in the right coronary arte…
What needs to change in medicine for it to be sustainable? [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “A prospect seeking a career in medicine must start with their own awareness of boundaries and perfectionism before entering the field. This inner work must be indoctrinated in schools and encouraged through r…
What a good death looked like [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “He needed to be taken to the hospital to be pronounced, and he was put on a gurney. One frequently mouthed wish was to be taken from his home feet first. I stood beside him as he was placed in the ambulance. …
Allow yourself the space you need to heal [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. “As doctors, we are called to heal. We are called to serve. It’s in us. Our ability to heal and serve others does not have to be limited to the hospital and clinic walls. I want all our brilliant doctor minds …
