PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

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

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The Physician's Weekly Podcast distributes information from medical congresses to healthcare professionals. It's a collaboration between two medical resources. Physician's Weekly LLC and Medicom Medical Publishing provide content. It's hosted by Dr. Rachel Giles.

Dr. Giles is Chair of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition. She's an internal medicine professor and advocate for patients with inherited kidney disease. Dr. Giles interviews experts about emerging medical news. Podcast cohosts, including Dr. MedLaw, often join her. A physician and medical malpractice attorney, Dr. MedLaw uses an alias. He gives advice on many issues, like how to handle “pushy patients.”

Another episode of Physician's Weekly Podcast discusses abortion. UNC Medicine's Division Director of General Obstetrics and Gynecology shares insight. Dr. Kavita Arora says it's impossible to overstate the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. She sees it changing clinical practice, medical education, research, and healthcare employment.

Dr. Arora says America has a maternal mortality crisis. She predicts it will worsen, especially among minority and marginalized patients.

Dr. Tanja Spanic, President of Europa Donna, joins the podcast to discuss breast cancer. She survived it at age 26 and now educates patients. Her organization conveys medical jargon in language patients understand. They answer questions doctors don't have time for. They also create connections between patients and breast cancer survivors. Dr. Spanic says cancer science changes daily. She's excited by diagnostic advances, genomics, and fertility preservation. But she says early breast cancer treatments haven't changed enough.

Dr. Giles and guests analyze everything from opioids and mental health to obesity. They select the best innovations each year. In 2022, mRNA was a top breakthrough for COVID-19. An exciting study is being conducted for treating influenza with mRNA. Dominant strain prediction wouldn't be necessary. Researchers are also considering mRNA for cancer and the Zika virus.

Dr. Giles encourages medical experts to contact her if they'd like to join the podcast. She has a unique perspective as a medical educator and patient advocate. It makes Physician's Weekly Podcast a comprehensive medical resource.

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Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

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 family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) about medical communication and the potential dangers of misinformation. Stay tuned for next week’s episode to listen to part 2. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

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Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

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 family medicine physician Frank Domino, MD (University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School) about medical communication and the potential dangers of misinformation. Stay tuned for next week’s episode to listen to part 2. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

How to Structure Social Media Policies to Prevent Physician Liability

How to Structure Social Media Policies to Prevent Physician Liability

On this episode, PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw returns to share key points that physicians should include in their clinics’ social media policies to protect patient privacy and prevent liability. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Why Physician Planning Is Crucial Before a Potential Natural Disaster

Why Physician Planning Is Crucial Before a Potential Natural Disaster

Today we are joined Dr. Reggie Ferreira of Tulane University. He discusses the importance of physician pre planning before a potential natural disaster, noting the need to collaborate with the community before the event. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Are You Using Humor Appropriately With Patients & Colleagues?

Are You Using Humor Appropriately With Patients & Colleagues?

Andrea Austin, MD (Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers podcast), and Bradley Block, MD (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast), have a conversation about the benefits and potential pitfalls of using humor in medicine. They describe common situations where physicians may consider using humor and offer advice on how to crack jokes that will land well. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Civic Health & Engagement: A Call to Action to Ensure Patients Vote

Civic Health & Engagement: A Call to Action to Ensure Patients Vote

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), sits down with Ilan Shapiro, MD (Pediatrician and Medical Director, AltaMed), to discuss the importance of civic engagement and how ensuring patients are registered to vote can positively impact health. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Supporting Your Patients as They Navigate Their Breast Cancer Journey

Supporting Your Patients as They Navigate Their Breast Cancer Journey

For breast cancer awareness month, Steven Chen, MD, MBA, highlights the value of whole-person health in managing breast cancer-related lymphedema, emphasizing differences from traditional care, cost barriers, patient education, early detection, long-term side effects, and the importance of specialist collaboration. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Ensuring Timely Diagnosis & Referrals for Patients With Postpartum Depression

Ensuring Timely Diagnosis & Referrals for Patients With Postpartum Depression

On this episode, Ewurama Sackey, MD, and Jason James, MD, advocate for clinicians in the fields of behavioral health and obstetrics and gynecology to screen patients more often for postpartum depression (PPD). They emphasize PPD’s distinction from the “baby blues” and strategies to reduce disparities for women of color. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

National Primary Care Week: Strengthening Healthcare Through Community Care

National Primary Care Week: Strengthening Healthcare Through Community Care

For National Primary Care Week, 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), has a conversation with family medicine physician Marc Price, DO (Family Medicine of Malta). They discuss the PCP’s role as a trusted doctor providing comprehensive care to local communities, emphasizing how greater investment in their specialty could help improve the U.S. healthcare system. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Disney’s Recent Controversy & How Doctors Can Use Arbitration Agreements Appropriately

Disney’s Recent Controversy & How Doctors Can Use Arbitration Agreements Appropriately

PW regular contributor Dr. MedLaw reviews a recent controversy in which Disney claimed arbitration after a woman died of anaphylaxis while visiting their parks. With this in mind, Dr. MedLaw shares how arbitration agreements are held to different ethical standards in medicine and how physicians can ensure they are fair to patients and hold up in court. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Leveraging Nonverbal Cues to Build Trust & Improve Patient Care

Leveraging Nonverbal Cues to Build Trust & Improve Patient Care

On this episode, Dr. Bradley Block (Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast) shares how physicians can use subtle nonverbal cues to convey interest and authority to their patients, which can help build trust and improve the efficiency of visits. He also discusses how physicians can address “the question behind the question,” or the deeper issues patients may struggle to articulate. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Resilience in Medicine: Sharing Practices Physicians Can Easily Adopt to Improve Well-Being

Resilience in Medicine: Sharing Practices Physicians Can Easily Adopt to Improve Well-Being

This week, we are joined by Andrea Austin, MD (Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium; Heartline: Conversations With Healthcare Changemakers). Dr. Austin discusses the concept of resilience, sharing practical, small changes physicians can make to improve their mental health and well-being, especially in moments of stress. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Strategies to Help Diagnosis NSCLC and the Benefits of a Team-Based Approach, Part 2

Strategies to Help Diagnosis NSCLC and the Benefits of a Team-Based Approach, Part 2

Dr. Rajat Thawani continues his conversation on non-small cell lung cancer. Today he reviews various strategies to help diagnosis NSCLC, including the importance of testing patients who are smokers and non-smokers. He also explains why multidisciplinary teams can help this patient population. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Biomarker Testing and NSCLC, Part 1

Biomarker Testing and NSCLC, Part 1

Today we are joined by Dr. Rajat Thawani. He discusses why biomarker testing is crucial in guiding treatment decisions for patients with ROS1 mutations in NSCLC. He also highlights how specialized biomarker testing teams enhance the identification and management of patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC by providing knowledge about resistance mechanisms and helping select appropriate therapies. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Understanding the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice

Understanding the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice

Today we are joined by Dr. MedLaw. She discusses the complexities of the "standard of care" in medical malpractice cases. Dr. MedLaw explains that while the standard is meant to reflect what is recognized as acceptable and appropriate medical practice, it must also consider the specific circumstances, location, and the evolving nature of medical knowledge, allowing for some flexibility and acknowledging the role of medical judgment. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

The Influence of Nutrition on Sleep Patterns

The Influence of Nutrition on Sleep Patterns

Today we are joined by Abhinav Singh, MD, MPH. He discusses the impact of diet and lifestyle on sleep quality, including how raw foods, and foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, can help lower inflammation and improve sleep. Additionally, Dr. Singh explains why it is important for providers to determine whether patients have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, as these issues may have different causes and require different solutions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Thinking Beyond Opioids: Proactive Ways to Address Pain in Patients With IBD

Thinking Beyond Opioids: Proactive Ways to Address Pain in Patients With IBD

Today we are joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Gil Melmed. He discusses the high prevalence of pain in patients with IBD, especially among those hospitalized with acute pain. He also highlights the risks associated with opioid use and advocates for a proactive pain management approach while describing a proactive pain bundle implemented at Cedars-Sinai, which includes acetaminophen, gabapentin, and NSAIDs, aiming to minimize opioid use. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Understanding the “Barbie Effect” & How Pop Culture Can Influence Patient Healthcare

Understanding the “Barbie Effect” & How Pop Culture Can Influence Patient Healthcare

Today we are joined by Dr. Christopher Worsham from Harvard Medical School. He explains why healthcare professionals should utilize publicly available data to better understand how popular culture influences patient behaviors. Reference: Worsham CM, et al. Online search interest in gynecologists after the release of the film Barbie. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2424658. Published 2024 Jul 1. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24658 Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

The Obesity Epidemic: Misinformation, High Medication Costs, & Future Treatments

The Obesity Epidemic: Misinformation, High Medication Costs, & Future Treatments

Today we are joined by Dr. Anthony Auriemma. He discusses the popularity and efficacy of GLP one therapy but notes that while these new medications have shown promising results, there is a lot of misinformation about them. He also expresses hope for future treatments, including new medications and potential price reductions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 2: Documentation & Confidentiality

Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 2: Documentation & Confidentiality

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), continues his conversation with pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, MD (The Permanente Medical Group, San Francisco, California). They discuss considerations related to privacy and record-keeping when treating colleagues or their children. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!

Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 1: Setting Expectations

Caring for Colleagues & Their Children, Part 1: Setting Expectations

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. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience in medicine on the PW podcast? Email us at editorial@physweekly.com! Thanks for listening!