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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Michele Luckenbaugh |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
As I step into my fifth year of superspecialty surgical practice in corporate hospitals, I find myself reflecting on a recurring challenge that has profound implications for both patient care and professional satisfaction. Despite clinical expertise and the goodwill we work tirelessly to build, patient experiences in hospitals are often marred by factors beyond our control.
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2 months ago | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Denise Reich shares powerful insights as a patient advocate, highlighting the importance of front desk staff, accessibility, accurate billing practices, and the impact of small changes on patient care. This episode dives into the disconnects between patient expectations and systemic practices and offers actionable steps to improve the overall patient experience. Denise Reich is a patient advocate.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join emergency physician Maureen Gibbons as they explore the concept of rethinking shift work in health care. They discuss how distributing shifts among multiple physicians can reduce burnout, enhance job satisfaction, and improve patient outcomes. Learn how aligning schedules with natural energy patterns and prioritizing seamless handoffs can create a healthier, more effective workplace for providers and patients alike.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
kevinmd.com | Sangrag Ganguli |Varun Mehta |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler
This article is sponsored by NRC Health. In the evolving landscape of health care, our consumers, patients, and workforce are undergoing significant demographic changes. At the heart of these changes are generational differences in attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These generational influences don’t override each unique individual; however, they can and do shape a myriad of preferences, values, and expectations.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | David Stukus |Michael McGuire |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an enlightening conversation with Julia Hotz, journalist and author of The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. We explore the transformative potential of social prescribing, a practice that shifts patient care from focusing solely on treatment to empowering holistic health and prevention.
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Nov 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Howard Smith |Cindy Thompson |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler
Primum non nocere, “first, do no harm,” is the prime directive of medical ethics for all physicians. It is also the first thing that comes into question when maleficence by a doctor is suspected. The standard of care is how any prudent and competent practitioner should exercise their duty to, “first, do no harm,” when managing a specific medical condition. The standard of care is empirical and adjusts to circumstances that present at the initiation of, or during the course of, a patient encounter.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Michael McGuire |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!We are joined by Paul Pender, an ophthalmologist with extensive experience in patient care. We explore the vital role emotional intelligence plays in strengthening the physician-patient bond, particularly in challenging health care environments. Paul shares insights into how self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management enhance caregiving, build trust, and help alleviate patient suffering.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon |Timothy Lee
The field of sports medicine is steadily growing, highlighting the imperative for a more inclusive workforce. There has been a notable rise in female athletes at all levels of sports. The success of U.S. female athletes at this summer’s Paris Olympics was dominant. The prominence of U.S. women in sports is evident by their winning of twenty-six of the forty gold medals awarded. Despite the clear rise in competitive women in sports, the majority of team physicians across all levels are men.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Paul Pender |Michele Luckenbaugh |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler
Connecting with another human being in a meaningful way allows a physician to practice the art and the science of medicine. Showing you care helps to gain trust, and helping to alleviate pain and suffering establishes a bond. When you give of yourself on behalf of your patient, as a caregiver you share something not many people get to experience—compassion-driven skill. Choosing a career in health care is most often motivated by a desire to help make other lives better.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Harvey Castro |Patricia McTiernan |Jim Sholler |Kristan Langdon
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into health care transforms patient care, making it more personalized, efficient, and accessible. Two groundbreaking technologies, the Humane Ai Pin and the Rabbit R1, exemplify this shift. By enhancing communication, ensuring data security, and improving administrative and clinical operations, these devices promise a future where technology and human expertise merge to foster a patient-centered health care system.
