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Physician communication using the tools of a trial attorney [PODCAST]
“For twenty years, I defended doctors when they were sued, and now I coach female leaders from all industries on how to advocate for themselves and their potential with the tools of a trial lawyer. I know that when doctors are exhausted, distract…
Omicron: 2 infectious disease physicians on the new COVID variant [PODCAST]
Welcome to this special episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, where I interview two infectious disease physicians on the COVID Omicron variant. They share their unique perspective on this threat answer the following questions: How do these early da…
Fear of vaccines grows with the need for medical ethics [PODCAST]
“While individual doctors have obligations to both the individual and public health, their first concern is their patients. And these decisions have to acknowledge fears and respect the stance. Providers must balance reassurance with acknowledgme…
Will the COVID Omicron variant change the world again? [PODCAST]
“The variant keeps me up at night a little bit because it has 32 mutations in the spike protein, in contrast to the Delta mutation. But it’s not just the mutations. In terms of biological plausibility, it’s plausible that it could be …
Grieving our collective loss with compassion [PODCAST]
“Cultivating compassion for ourselves and others is a practice in which we release judgment, anger and heal our emotional wounds. We can then move forward to a version of a better world where we have evolved to a new beginning. Change is always h…
Grieving our collective loss with compassion [PODCAST]
“Cultivating compassion for ourselves and others is a practice in which we release judgment, anger and heal our emotional wounds. We can then move forward to a version of a better world where we have evolved to a new beginning. Change is always h…
To Aaron Rodgers, from a physician and Packers fan [PODCAST]
“Mr. Rodgers, I’m glad you’re feeling well. This isn’t altogether unsurprising given your younger age and elite physical fitness (though cases in young unvaccinated people can and have become severe) and I hope you continue to feel well as you qu…
Ignoring jaw pain comes at too high a price [PODCAST]
“The COVID-19 pandemic challenged health care systems and patients’ personal economic capacity, leading to approximately six million adults losing their dental insurance. Additionally, the World Health Organization and the American Dental Associa…
A doctor turned Hollywood actor on physicians who struggle with suicidal ideation [PODCAST]
“Thanks for gathering today in this anonymous detached space. Since it’s unlikely that we’ll ever publicly convene in a circle on metal folding chairs, I’m reaching out through this letter. You can peruse this in private and perhaps see a piece o…
Should you stay or leave medicine? [PODCAST]
“I left my primary care practice earlier this year to focus on life coaching. Why did I leave? Because I wanted to do more and make a bigger impact. I remember how eager I was to complete medical training as I approached the light at the end of t…
