
Doctors and other health care professionals are too often socialized and pressured to become "efficient task completers" rather than healers, which leads to unengaged and unimaginative medical practice, burnout, and diminished quality of care. It doesn't have to be that way. With a range of thoughtful guests, co-hosts Saul Weiner MD and Stefan Kertesz MD MS, interrogate the culture and context in ... more
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For years, doctors and those learning to practice medicine were told pain is "the fifth vital sign" and to treat it aggressively – including with opioids, "if that's what it takes." A consequent rise in opioid prescribing contributed to the devastati... more
From the 1940 to the 1970's, medicine went from an almost exclusively male club to a profession in which women physicians were commonplace.
Our physician guest is Dr. Anne Walling, who has written a book about the experiences of 37 women who atten... more
Medical educators generally acknowledge the importance of training doctors who care for the whole patient rather than just treat the disease. Most medical school curricula attempt to teach to that philosophy, but how successful are they, really? Our ... more
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Fabulous discussion. Perfect for women in medicine month.
As a neurologist and clerkship director, these conversations give me real hope that our deeply broken medical system can be reimagined. They illuminate how we can educate young physicians to remain deeply committed to their patients while being trusted, supported, and protected from the toxic environments that too often leave them feeling exploited. Listening reminds me why I chose this work—and why it matters to keep shaping the next generation of healers.
Saul and Stefan are really good interviewers to work with. We covered such a wide range of controversial issues, and I learned a lot from them.
This podcast, definitely led by two very articulate and thoughtful physicians, Dells into the edges of what it means to be a healer. They also think very carefully about larger societal influences on being physicians, including racism, including political thoughts, including how to operate in a complex healthcare system. They also have a real comfort with each other and are able to amplify and clarify things that each other says in a way to make it accessible to the listeners.
“On Becoming a Healer” offers engaging discussions on improving lives. Though aimed at medical pros, non-medical listeners gain much from its empathy, communication, & caregiving insights. Dynamic & insightful, it’s valuable for anyone passionate about healing & meaningful connections.
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Focusing on the critical role of empathy and relational care in healthcare, this show explores the prevailing challenges within the medical profession. Co-hosts, both medically trained professionals, engage in deep conversations that highlight the tension between efficiency and genuine patient care, addressing how societal pressures shape medical training. It examines various systemic issues, including burnout among clinicians, the influence of diversity and inclusion in medical education, and the ethical dilemmas posed by contemporary healthcare practices. Unique in its reflective and human-centric perspective, the content appeals not only to medical professionals but to anyone interested in the nuances of caregiving and healing in a compl... more
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