Videos

Sept. 27, 2022

A physician's reflections with certainty in medicine

"Lacking a supreme being in which to place our faith, my wife and I decided to make the most difficult decision of our lives and discontinue life support. I still wonder if we made the right decision, question whether fear made us give up too early, and these chronic doubts…

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Sept. 27, 2022

When should physicians consider side gigs? #shorts

“Take the time to invest in yourself; it is the best investment you can make. Work to improve your communications, negotiation skills, and financial literacy skills. Think twice before accepting the first offer at face value; you owe it to yourself. Have a contract lawyer review your contract. A number…

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Sept. 27, 2022

End printed medical journals

"For the better part of two decades in medicine, I considered printed journals an old friend. Getting my latest medical journal in the mail, opening it, enjoying the feel, look, and even the smell of the journal was almost like getting a monthly present. During training, Journal club was the…

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Sept. 27, 2022

Having options will make you a better negotiator #shorts

“Take the time to invest in yourself; it is the best investment you can make. Work to improve your communications, negotiation skills, and financial literacy skills. Think twice before accepting the first offer at face value; you owe it to yourself. Have a contract lawyer review your contract. A number…

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Sept. 26, 2022

We are all responsible for women physicians’ pay discrepancy

"Take the time to invest in yourself; it is the best investment you can make. Work to improve your communication, negotiation skills, and financial literacy skills. Think twice before accepting the first offer at face value; you owe it to yourself. Have a contract lawyer review your contract. A number…

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Sept. 26, 2022

Mistakes leading to hypoglycemia #shorts

"Hypoglycemia and fear of an episode can be extremely detrimental to patients' quality of life. Hypoglycemia is also linked to higher healthcare utilization, poorer glycemic control, and medication nonadherence. Evidence from landmark clinical trials also shows that episodes of severe hypoglycemia increase the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular morbidity…

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Sept. 26, 2022

Preparing for hypoglycemia #shorts

"Hypoglycemia and fear of an episode can be extremely detrimental to patients' quality of life. Hypoglycemia is also linked to higher healthcare utilization, poorer glycemic control, and medication nonadherence. Evidence from landmark clinical trials also shows that episodes of severe hypoglycemia increase the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular morbidity…

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Sept. 25, 2022

Practical solutions to prevent and prepare for hypoglycemia

Despite advances in diabetes care, hypoglycemia remains a common complication. Yes, new therapies are associated with less hypoglycemia risk, and patients are increasingly using continuous glucose monitoring, but episodes of hypoglycemia still occur. Some of these episodes are severe, and patients require assistance for recovery. To better support health care…

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Sept. 25, 2022

Never give up on a patient #shorts

“Lauren’s family lived with confusion, panic, and uncertainty for the next six years and never received a satisfying explanation despite numerous medical visits all across the country. Some doctors attributed Lauren’s symptoms to stress; others threw up their hands, saying they didn’t know, and others labeled it conversion disorder. But…

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Sept. 25, 2022

If you can't connect the issues, think connective tissues #shorts

“Lauren’s family lived with confusion, panic, and uncertainty for the next six years and never received a satisfying explanation despite numerous medical visits all across the country. Some doctors attributed Lauren’s symptoms to stress; others threw up their hands, saying they didn’t know, and others labeled it conversion disorder. But…

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Sept. 24, 2022

If you can't connect the issues, think connective tissues

"When Lauren came to my office as a 16-year-old, she had been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and a few other chronic illnesses. By the end of the appointment, she left with a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)." Linda Bluestein is an integrative medicine physician. Lauren Vasko is…

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Sept. 24, 2022

If physicians aren't online, they will be replaced #shorts

I'm interviewed by Dr. Alex McDonald, originally aired as a PermanenteDocs Chat presented by The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente. Instagram: @permanentedocs Link in bio or visit kevinmd.com/podcast #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #physicianwellness #physicianlife #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #medicinelife #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatips #socialmediainfluencer #socialmediacontent #socialmediastrategist #socialmediaforbusiness #socialmediamarketer…

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Sept. 23, 2022

A 15-minute relationship fix

"Depression involves withdrawal, withdrawal from oneself and others. Feeling safe enough in a relationship to reveal our innermost feelings safely is connective and should be considered a valued part of the anti-depressant lifestyle. Continued relationship satisfaction is based on respectful openness and validation, the kind of communication that built love…

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Sept. 23, 2022

Shades of grey in online discourse

I'm interviewed by Dr. Alex McDonald, originally aired as a PermanenteDocs Chat presented by The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente. Instagram: @permanentedocs Link in bio or visit kevinmd.com/podcast #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #physicianwellness #physicianlife #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #medicinelife #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatips #socialmediainfluencer #socialmediacontent #socialmediastrategist #socialmediaforbusiness #socialmediamarketer…

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Sept. 23, 2022

Use social media to elevate physician stories #shorts

I'm interviewed by Dr. Alex McDonald, originally aired as a PermanenteDocs Chat presented by The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente. Instagram: @permanentedocs Link in bio or visit kevinmd.com/podcast #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #physicianwellness #physicianlife #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #medicinelife #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #socialmediatips #socialmediainfluencer #socialmediacontent #socialmediastrategist #socialmediaforbusiness #socialmediamarketer…

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Sept. 22, 2022

KevinMD on PermanenteDocs Chat

In this special episode, KevinMD is on the other side of the microphone as he's interviewed by Dr. Alex McDonald, originally aired as a PermanenteDocs Chat presented by The Permanente Federation at Kaiser Permanente. He shares his social media story, reasons why physicians should be involved with social media, criteria…

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Sept. 22, 2022

We need a mental health infrastructure bill

"As we slowly emerge from the physical withdrawal required during the pandemic, the emotional toll of this past year will become increasingly apparent. Complicated problems demand organized, financially-supported solutions. We need a mental health infrastructure bill now, and we need to start rebuilding." Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist. #doctor #medicine…

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Sept. 22, 2022

Why medical students should go into psychiatry

Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist. Link in bio or visit kevinmd.com/podcast #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #psychiatry #psychiatryresident #psychiatryresidency #childpsychiatry #neuropsychiatry #behavioralhealth #behavioralhealthishealth #behavioralhealthcare #behavioralhealthservices #behavioralhealthawareness #behavioralhealthnurse SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RATE AND REVIEW → https://www.kevinmd.com/rate FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/kevinphomd FOLLOW ON TIKTOK…

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Sept. 21, 2022

We need a mental health infrastructure bill

"As we slowly emerge from the physical withdrawal required during the pandemic, the emotional toll of this past year will become increasingly apparent. Complicated problems demand organized, financially-supported solutions. We need a mental health infrastructure bill now, and we need to start rebuilding." Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist and can…

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Sept. 21, 2022

Do women physicians undervalue themselves? #shorts

Amanda Hill is a health care attorney. #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #physicianwellness #physicianlife #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #contract #negotiate #negotiatelikeaboss #negotiatethis #negotiatetowin #negotiateyourworth #attorney #attorneys #attorneyatlaw #attorneylife SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RATE AND REVIEW → https://www.kevinmd.com/rate FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/kevinphomd FOLLOW ON TIKTOK →…

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Sept. 21, 2022

Walk to reduce your loneliness and improve your well-being #shorts

"Just before the pandemic, I walked 96 miles (154.5 km) in seven days on the West Highland Way in Scotland, though I was hardly alone in this endeavor. About 250 people start the walk each day, including the amazing group of primary women that I walked with, indicative of both…

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Sept. 20, 2022

Walk to reduce your loneliness and improve your well-being

"Just before the pandemic, I walked 96 miles (154.5 km) in seven days on the West Highland Way in Scotland, though I was hardly alone in this endeavor. About 250 people start the walk each day, including the amazing group of primary women that I walked with, indicative of both…

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Sept. 20, 2022

"I want to leave clinical medicine. I can't do it all." #shorts

Dawn Sears is a gastroenterologist. #doctor #medicine #physician #physicians #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastersofinstagram #podcaster #physicianwellness #physicianlife #doctorsofinstagram #doctorlife #emr #digitalhealth #healthit #womenphysician #womenphysicians SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RATE AND REVIEW → https://www.kevinmd.com/rate FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM → https://www.instagram.com/kevinphomd FOLLOW ON TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinphomd

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Sept. 20, 2022

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID #shorts

"ME/CFS is a complex multi-system illness that destroys lives (essentially killing the person yet leaving them alive). It leaves patients with unimaginable fatigue, post-exertional malaise (meaning that minor exertion makes them feel worse), cognitive deficits, cardiovascular dysfunction, gastrointestinal malfunctions, unrefreshing sleep, pain, and much more. As a person who has…

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