PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert commentary on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.

On this episode, PW editorial board member and regular contributor Alex McDonald, MD, FAAFP (Southern California Kaiser Permanente, and President-Elect of the California Academy of Family Physicians), interviews pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD, (The Permanente Medical Group, San Francisco, California) about the ethical considerations of treating physician colleagues or their children. Stay tuned for next week’s episode to listen to part 2.

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PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine is a weekly podcast series that features expert points of view on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.

On this episode, Jeffrey Gladd, MD, chief medical officer at Fullscript, shares his personal journey with whole-person health and how it has impacted his practice.

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John Bertrand (CEO, Digital Diagnostics) speaks with us about LumineticsCore, an AI diagnostic system that autonomously diagnoses patients for diabetic retinopathy, including macular edema, to detect disease before it leads to blindness. Also, regular contributor Dr. MedLaw discusses the role of private equity in your practice.

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PW editorial board member and regular host Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with stress expert Jay Winner, MD, about stress reduction techniques for you and your patients. Too much stress can ruin our days and shorten our lives. It ages us, harms relationships, and impairs job performance. Excessive stress can exacerbate almost any medical condition, including obesity, heart disease, chronic pain, depression, and headaches. And in our busy lives, reducing stress can seem like just one more time-consuming and overwhelming task. Dr. Winner shares that some of the best stress reduction techniques take only seconds!

Dr Winner is author of the book “Relaxation on the Run” and hosts a number of stress relief videos on his Stress Remedy website.

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Regular contributor Dr. MedLaw explores what to do when you get a negative online review. We also speak with Drs. John Sayer (University of Newcastle, UK) and Roman-Ulrich Müller (University Clinic Cologne, Germany), live from the 61st European Renal Association annual meeting to discuss the 11% of the world’s population that has genetic kidney disease. We talk about how one-third of renal failure is attributable to faulty genes, as well as the ethical considerations of sequencing all babies at birth.

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More reading:

BabySeq project https://www.genomes2people.org/research/babyseq/

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PW Editorial Board member Alex McDonald, MD (Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group), speaks with Joanna Bisgrove, MD (Rush Universitiy), who has broken remarkable boundaries as a hard-of-hearing physician. As a physician with a disability, Dr. Bisgrove is determined to advocate for a country where there are no barriers for persons with disabilities anywhere.

In this conversation, Dr. Bisgrove shares insights on ableism and antiableism. Also discussed is the pioneering work of Dr. Phil Zazove, whose groundbreaking efforts in family medicine particularly advanced healthcare access and outcomes for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Dr. Zazove's work has not only influenced public health policies but also inspired healthcare professionals nationwide, including Dr. Bisgrove, to think differently about patient communication and inclusivity. This discussion aims to provide the framework for understanding able-ism and anti-ableism, fundamental concepts all physicians should know!

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Docs with disabilities initiative https://www.docswithdisabilities.org/

Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness https://msdci.org/

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We speak with Gregg Stone, MD, who presented findings at ACC 2024 from RELIEVE-HF, a randomized trial designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of treating patients with heart failure with an interatrial shunt. The results are clear, so keep listening to hear his interpretation of the results. We next talk to, Javed Butler, MD, who presented results from the EMPACT-MI randomized trial, which examined treating patients with empagliflozin following a heart attack. The results add to our understanding of SGLT2 inhibitors and how they can impact major outcomes in a broad population of adults with heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or type 2 diabetes.

We also hear from regular contributor Dr. Medlaw (radiologist and medical malpractice attorney), who turns her attention to the harsh reality that the divorce rate when at least one spouse is a physician is >20% higher than in non-physician marriages. Is a pre-nuptial agreement a good idea? Dr. Medlaw explains all the aspects to consider.

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Dike Drummond, MD (TheHappyMD@PW author) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in preventing physician burnout through innovative strategies and leadership principles to a lively discussion. Dr. Drummond explores the concept of "leadership power tools," one of the seven healthy habits for doctors to maintain wellbeing and stave off burnout. These tools are not just about managing teams but also about managing oneself in the high-stakes environment of healthcare.

We also look at "servant leadership," a style that emphasizes the growth, well-being, and empowerment of employees. Dr. Drummond shares insights into how this approach can create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive authentically. As part of that, we discuss the importance of leading by asking questions and the simple yet powerful act of saying "thank you," both to individuals and teams. Additionally, our conversation touches on innovative healthcare models like direct primary care and concierge medical practice, which are reshaping patient care and physician job satisfaction.

Join us as Dr. Drummond shares his valuable insights and practical advice on building a fulfilling career in medicine without sacrificing personal health and happiness.

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Additional reading:

Play to Win: https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/the-7-habits-of-physician-wellbeing

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