The Podcast by KevinMD

The voices behind health care: stories from the many who intersect with our health care system but are rarely heard from.

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Meet the physician who left concierge medicine [PODCAST]

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July 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020

"Much is written about the advantages for primary care physicians and patients of working within a retainer model, direct primary care, concierge-type care model. Little is written about the downside or disadvantages. It is time to shine a light on…

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“Much is written about the advantages for primary care physicians and patients of working within a retainer model, direct primary care, concierge-type care model. Little is written about the downside or disadvantages. It is time to shine a light on the benefits and challenges of concierge and standard models through an experienced lens, particularly as drivers of burnout and the primary …

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Obesity and the diet-microbiome connection: a conversation with a gastroenterologist [PODCAST]

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July 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020

What should patients know about diet and its effects on the microbiome? How should primary care clinicians address diet and its effects on the microbiome? What are your tips to address obesity? What are the gastroenterological manifestations of COVID-19? Supriya…

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Supriya Rao is a gastroenterologist.

She shares her story and her expertise in obesity and the diet-microbiome connection.

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A physician’s struggle with mental illness [PODCAST]

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July 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020

"Was I that different? I had severe anxiety necessitating medication, compounded by stress, my own narcissistic tendencies, and a series of life choices—but Jason had something much worse. It all gave me pause. I was now twenty-four, just barely older…

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“Was I that different? I had severe anxiety necessitating medication, compounded by stress, my own narcissistic tendencies, and a series of life choices—but Jason had something much worse. It all gave me pause. I was now twenty-four, just barely older than Jason when the committee took residence. Would I soon begin hearing voices as well?

I supposed that beginning the long and …

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How this physician discovered the power of mindfulness [PODCAST]

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July 19, 2020Jul 19, 2020

"Could COVID-19 be an opportunity that brings the plight of health care professionals finally to the forefront? Protect us so we can protect you. Do your part and stay home. Flatten the curve to give health care professionals a chance.…

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“Could COVID-19 be an opportunity that brings the plight of health care professionals finally to the forefront? Protect us so we can protect you. Do your part and stay home. Flatten the curve to give health care professionals a chance. Donate PPE. Donate food. And yet through this war, we, health care professionals, along with the entirety of humanity, are united …

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How hospitals allocate scarce resources [PODCAST]

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July 18, 2020Jul 18, 2020

"We are grateful to be avoiding the need to use draconian measures for resource allocation. We have been afforded the blessing of lead-time here in Los Angeles and have the chance to learn from other parts of the world, as…

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“We are grateful to be avoiding the need to use draconian measures for resource allocation. We have been afforded the blessing of lead-time here in Los Angeles and have the chance to learn from other parts of the world, as well as other areas within the United States. We are preparing our personal protective equipment, re-organizing team structures and hospital workflow, …

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The daily medical podcast packed with information, insight, and inspiration

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July 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020

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Infection control lessons that we have learned so far [PODCAST]

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July 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020

"We are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s already very clear that the infection prevention community in the U.S. has never faced such an enormous challenge. We have learned many things that will make us better prepared…

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“We are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s already very clear that the infection prevention community in the U.S. has never faced such an enormous challenge. We have learned many things that will make us better prepared for the long term.

We are far too reliant on single-use disposable products. Having a large supply of cloth surgical gowns and …

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The power of story and other essential physician speaking tips [PODCAST]

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July 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020

"People remember stories in your speech. The rest fades away. I learned that pearl of wisdom from studying great literature and telling personal stories, and now teach it to students of speech. Who can forget the stories of The Iliad…

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“People remember stories in your speech. The rest fades away.

I learned that pearl of wisdom from studying great literature and telling personal stories, and now teach it to students of speech. Who can forget the stories of The Iliad and The Odyssey having once read the books or heard of these tales of Homer? And when I want to tell a …

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How to handle family and parenting stress as a physician [PODCAST]

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July 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020

"Being a parent in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. Sheltering in place with canceled daycare, school, and college, while also being a doctor or other healthcare worker, working in high-risk, high-intensity situations, presents many challenges. It also…

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“Being a parent in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. Sheltering in place with canceled daycare, school, and college, while also being a doctor or other healthcare worker, working in high-risk, high-intensity situations, presents many challenges. It also presents many opportunities.

It is possible to choose thoughts about being a physician and a parent during the COVID-19 situation that can …

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Real estate investing for physicians [PODCAST]

Cherry Chen, MD

July 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020

"Many physicians are looking for alternative sources of income and are looking for ways to diversify their investment portfolio from the volatility of the stock market. Some have heard of real estate syndications, but what exactly is a syndication? For…

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“Many physicians are looking for alternative sources of income and are looking for ways to diversify their investment portfolio from the volatility of the stock market. Some have heard of real estate syndications, but what exactly is a syndication? For those who have not heard of it, real estate syndications can be an attractive investment vehicle for busy professionals who do …

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A medical educator shares his love for medicine [PODCAST]

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July 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020

"Each patient I have seen over these four decades has made me a better doctor. Books do not impact long term memory the way a real patient can. I once heard the chair of medicine at a teaching hospital say…

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“Each patient I have seen over these four decades has made me a better doctor. Books do not impact long term memory the way a real patient can. I once heard the chair of medicine at a teaching hospital say that the worst thing about being on call every other night as an intern is missing half the patients. I now …

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A psychiatrist explores the mental health of physicians [PODCAST]

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July 12, 2020Jul 12, 2020

"We know that the past two months haven’t been easy. We know about the sleepless nights, anger, tears, depression, and anxiety. We know all of this because we know what trauma does to a person, and you are in the…

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“We know that the past two months haven’t been easy. We know about the sleepless nights, anger, tears, depression, and anxiety. We know all of this because we know what trauma does to a person, and you are in the middle of experiencing a repeated trauma. The trauma of watching patients die in ways you’ve never seen, the trauma of watching …

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Strategies to foster meaningful connection during telemedicine visits [PODCAST]

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July 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020

"The COVID-19 pandemic has upended health care, with telemedicine emerging as a strategy to reduce risk exposures for patients and clinicians. Video visits, in particular, can be effective for many types of clinical care and offer convenience and savings for…

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“The COVID-19 pandemic has upended health care, with telemedicine emerging as a strategy to reduce risk exposures for patients and clinicians. Video visits, in particular, can be effective for many types of clinical care and offer convenience and savings for patients. As care shifts to this virtual modality, however, there is a risk of jeopardizing the meaningful human interaction that is …

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What we can learn from a palliative care chaplain [PODCAST]

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July 10, 2020Jul 10, 2020

"Faced with the prospect of not being able to provide all COVID-19 patients with the life support that they may need, physicians and nurses are working in conditions that have been described as 'hell.' How are providers to cope with…

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“Faced with the prospect of not being able to provide all COVID-19 patients with the life support that they may need, physicians and nurses are working in conditions that have been described as ‘hell.’

How are providers to cope with the trauma they are experiencing in New York and Italy, and presumably other nations as well? How are they to cope with …

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The physician who treats depressed, anxious, and suicidal teens [PODCAST]

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July 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020

"After almost 30 years in this profession, I have come to the conclusion that there is some truth to that, as no day or week passes that I do not have a depressed, anxious or suicidal teen on my 'to…

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“After almost 30 years in this profession, I have come to the conclusion that there is some truth to that, as no day or week passes that I do not have a depressed, anxious or suicidal teen on my ‘to see list.’ Could it be my own personal history of depression and suicidal ideation? Could it be my own history of …

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The Podcast by KevinMD: 15 minutes a day, 7 days a week

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July 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020

The Podcast by KevinMD shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system, but are rarely heard from. Fifteen minutes a day, seven days a week. Each episode packed with information, insight, and inspiration. Subscribe on…

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The Podcast by KevinMD shares the stories of the many who intersect with our health care system, but are rarely heard from.

Fifteen minutes a day, seven days a week. Each episode packed with information, insight, and inspiration.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.

The Podcast by KevinMD: 15 minutes a day, 7 days a week

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The medical basis of vampires and other medical myths [PODCAST]

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July 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020

"Where did the myth of vampires come from? Like many myths, it is based partly in fact. A blood disorder called porphyria, which has been with us for millennia, became prevalent among the nobility and royalty of Eastern Europe. A…

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“Where did the myth of vampires come from? Like many myths, it is based partly in fact. A blood disorder called porphyria, which has been with us for millennia, became prevalent among the nobility and royalty of Eastern Europe. A genetic disorder, it becomes more common with inbreeding. Porphyria is a malfunction in the process of hemoglobin production. Hemoglobin is the …

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The guilt of physician-moms [PODCAST]

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July 7, 2020Jul 7, 2020

"As women physicians, especially physician moms and women physicians of color, we have handled and achieved more than the vast majority of the population, in order to reach our current status of physician. We do because we can. We are…

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“As women physicians, especially physician moms and women physicians of color, we have handled and achieved more than the vast majority of the population, in order to reach our current status of physician.

We do because we can.

We are Superwomen. Until we’re not.

Without thought, we take on others’ responsibilities, because we can.

In addition to our own personal responsibility to ourselves and to …

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The guilt of physician-moms [PODCAST]

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The current state and future of psychiatry [PODCAST]

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July 6, 2020Jul 6, 2020

What are the challenges facing psychiatry? How does psychiatry need to innovate the continue to thrive? What is the future of psychiatry What's your #1 tip for those considering the profession? What advice can you give to primary care clinicians…

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What are the challenges facing psychiatry? How does psychiatry need to innovate the continue to thrive? What is the future of psychiatry What’s your #1 tip for those considering the profession? What advice can you give to primary care clinicians as it relates to behavioral health issues?

Owen Muir is a psychiatrist and host of the podcast, Pandemic Check In.

He shares his …

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The view from an infectious disease physician in Texas [PODCAST]

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July 5, 2020Jul 5, 2020

"Death is not meant to be rushed. Saying goodbye shouldn’t be rushed. Celebrating a life once lived cannot be rushed. And yet, we must. Taking a moment, a minute, an hour, maybe a day to feel something that normally takes…

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“Death is not meant to be rushed. Saying goodbye shouldn’t be rushed. Celebrating a life once lived cannot be rushed. And yet, we must. Taking a moment, a minute, an hour, maybe a day to feel something that normally takes far longer. Because we must. And in our hearts, the grief remains. Frozen in time in this state of mourning that …