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#42: Fight for Your Right….Vaccine Exemptions, Mandates and Accommodations) Oct 21, 2021

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With the recent mandates for vaccine requirements at various places of employment around the country, deadlines are looming for employees to show proof of Covid vaccination.

We have been bombarded with questions regarding medical exemptions for those who truly should not receive the vaccine, those who have a medical reason NOT to get it as well as what qualifies as a “religious accommodation”.

How does one apply, what forms do you need, who fills it out? What happens if your employer refuses to “accept” your physician letter and you are given your “walking papers’ instead?

Our guest today, Alan Thayer of Innovative Law Group ThinkILG.com), is here to address all that and more. He clarifies the importance of the use of the term “religious accommodation” and 6 Key tips if terminated: 1 — DO NOT QUIT! 2 — Challenge adverse determination (consider a letter from a lawyer). 3 — File for unemployment (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate). 4 — File state civil rights complaint against employer (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate). Contact BOLI ( Bureau of Labour and Industry) 5 — File federal civil rights complaint (EEOC) against employer (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate). 6 — Watch court decisions for claims by employees against employers based on federal religious accommodation laws.

Yes there ARE times like this when lawyers can be your best friend!

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Where to find Alan Thayer: www.thinkILG.com Religious Accommodation Request Generator https://thinkilg.kartra.com/page/VaccineAccommodation

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings

Equal Opportunity Employment Commission: https://www.eeoc.gov/ Oregon Bureau of Labour and Industry: https://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/pages/index.aspx

Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.

The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

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#41: Mind Your Mental Health Oct 14, 2021

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This episode is in honor of World Mental Health Day (and because my bestie k.d asked a long time ago for this)

It’s really hard to do justice to a topic in 40 minutes that is so vast and layered.

The mental health crisis in the US has fallen on deaf ears for years. Now with Covid bringing emotional stress, healthcare burnout, social isolation, disruption of societal norms- well it’s no wonder the whole world hasn’t literally gone mad. We are here to tell you we get it, you’re not alone, it gets better.

Both of us have been through some very dark times. We understand the dark days, real depression, PPD, S.A.D. But we want to remind everyone that as life brings you it’s crappiest moments, going through a rough patch emotionally does not mean you have a disorder.

We give you some practical tips for finding the light at the end of the tunnel- I personally create my light with Verilux! It’s a game changer that boosts my mood ANYTIME of the year.

Finally, if you or someone you are concerned about is showing serious signs, symptoms and needs professional help- do NOT hesitate in getting immediate attention.

Better and brighter days are possible! Oh and.cheers for National PA Week!

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#40: Covid Vaccine & Kids part 2: with Dr. Paul Alexander Oct 07, 2021

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This week Tim flies solo. May is gone so Tim has lost his wingman or wing woman (for political correctness). Tim interviews Dr Paul Alexander, former member of the US Covid Task Force and advisor to the WHO, among many other roles. He has a PhD in evidenced based medicine and quotes studies faster than most of us can breathe. Paul makes a very compelling evidence based argument that children should be treated as “already being vaccinated”. We dive deep into the data on children and covid, vaccine efficacy and what the vaccine has accomplished to this point.

It was an honor to interview Dr Alexander again and dig into the data. You can taste his passion for protecting children and getting life back to normal. We even get a hint of what it was like to work as an insider in DC at the beginning of the pandemic.

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References: Dr. Paul Alexander: https://www.aier.org/staffs/paul-e-alexander/ Our guest this week is Dr. Paul Alexander. He received his bachelor’s degree in epidemiology from Toronto, Ontario, a master’s degree from Oxford University, and a PhD from McMaster University’s Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. He has also studied at Johns’ Hopkins University. He has studied bioterrorism, advised the Canadian Government and also worked with WHO in 2008 until recently. From 2017 until December 2019, Alexander was employed by the Washington, D.C.-based Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), where he specialized in systematic reviews. At IDSA, Alexander worked on several clinical practice guidelines. He served in an advisory role with Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Trump in 2020. He has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals throughout his career. Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.

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#39: Follow the Science to Hell Sep 30, 2021

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What does it really mean when we say follow the science?

Believe it or not, this week is a Doctales with Cocktails episode- albeit a more sobering discussion over a fine, local whiskey. What a perfect episode to ponder over a tumbler of. Blue Line Unapologetic American Whiskey!

This week we discuss some historical things done in the name of science. Specifically we dive into Eugenics, the science of “the day” for over 50 years. It became accepted by the scientific community and world elites, intellectuals and political leaders including Alexander Graham Bell, Winston Churchill, John Maynard Keynes, and Woodrow Wilson, to more notably Margaret Sanger and Adolf Hitler.

The concept born in the late 1800’s believed that selective breeding of humans would breed away undesirable traits that contributed to a weaker, unhealthy society: feeblemindedness, criminality, birth defects and mental health issues for example.

If you were in the ‘ELITE’ crowd, you were a Eugenicist.

Fast forward to current societal and scientific struggles. What concepts or “group think” exist? Is following “the science” today’s pandemic the same thing? What about the labels associated with being anti/ pro vax, anti/pro climate change?

We contend that while there are often many scientific truths and facts in these principles, we can get caught up in the debate without removing our own bias. What happens next is “the science” becomes political, and for many their politics is a natural extension into becoming their religion.

Is Covid all about science or “scientism”? We believe there should be healthy debate which means allowing scientists to challenge one another to reach the truth. Shutting down opposing views and censorship only pushes the agenda of unilateral thinking.

Ultimately those who only listen to one side are believers in dogma, not science. I definitely will drink to that! Cheers!

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References:

U.S. Scientists’ Role in the Eugenics Movement (1907–1939): A Contemporary Biologist’s Perspective https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757926/ Human Testing, the Eugenics Movement, and IRBs https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/human-testing-the-eugenics-movement-and-irbs-724/

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#38: A Frontline Warrior Story (Life in the ICU) Sep 23, 2021

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The most underrated frontline warriors in the Covid-19 fight are the ICU nurses. I’m super excited for you to hear from my sister, Heather Burgess. She has a 10 year career as a Critical Care RN and has been front and central since the pandemic began. She lives in Canada and chats with us today about the Canadian Covid experience.

While the patient is fighting for their life, the nurses are there 24/7, 365. More recently they have been denied any vacation time, are doubled up with responsibility and are sharing the emotional stress with patients, families and colleagues. Now into the second year of this pandemic, many of them are reaching their breaking point. This is happening all around the world, not just Canada.

I’m excited you finally get to hear “a nurse’s story” ! Heather is very humble in this interview - the nurses acting as advocates for their unconscious patients, the emotional abuse they sustain from grieving family members, the frequent need to change care plans depending on which Intensivist is leading the team. Covid is truly a war they are fighting, with emotional and physical consequences from the workplace.

We omit the politics and Tim tries to restrain himself in the vaccine debate! Join us for the Canadian Covid experience.

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Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.

Disclaimer All opinions expressed by the hosts or guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

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#37: Vaccines: Good, Bad and Ugly Sep 16, 2021

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Two weeks in a row… more Covid questions answered! This week we are tackling the giant influx of questions on Covid Vaccines!

Yes, Covid vaccines can be all three… good, bad and maybe ugly for different groups of people! We hash out that once vax does NOT fit all! Who should DEFINITELY get Vaxxed, who should be cautious , who should say NO WAY? We even cover Nikki Minaj, say what!

Today, we help you unpack the data “RISK” thrown around by the “experts”. Best of all, Tim uses an AMISH community to teach a statistics lesson!

No guests this week: just two seasoned FP docs with over 60 years of experience in Medicine sharing some scientific interpretations of ALL the data and a giant dose of COMMON SENSE!

….and….have you discovered the bloopers yet?.....

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All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely our opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Links:

T-detect Testing: https://www.t-detect.com/

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1

Learning From the Past

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-020-00462-

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#36: COVID 09/21! Sep 09, 2021

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You asked for it! More updates on Covid. We are giving a Sparks notes version on Vaccines, Boosters, and early treatment.

We take a look around the world, to see what is going on and to bring you a sense of where we THINK we are headed.

-Boosters- yay or nay?

-Outpatient treatment- what’s in vogue and why aren’t we using it?

-What we know about Chicken health and how that impacts Covid vaccines

And yes…...someone who’s vaccinated got COVID! Was it Sturgis??

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Disclaimer

Links:

Ivermectin, ‘Wonder drug’ from Japan: the human use perspective: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3043740/

Vaccine Failure and the Way Out: https://eugyppius.substack.com/p/vaccine-failure-and-the-way-out

Leaky Vaccines Enhance Spread of Deadlier Chicken Viruses: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/leaky-vaccines-enhance-spread-of-deadlier-chicken-viruses

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1

Learning From the Past: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-020-00462-

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#35: Financial Health with Dr. Brent Lacey Sep 02, 2021

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Whether you are a single mom on government aid or a Neurosurgeon making bank….. everyone needs a financial health check up! Yes doctors DO make the same financial mistakes as everyone else, maybe with just a few more zeroes attached. And….the number one cause of marriage problems is MONEY issues Tim says that to graduate high school, you should know CPR and how to manage your money. Have you learned the basics or mastered your money? We discuss the dreaded “B” word and help you realize that as painful as it may be NOW to make a money plan, it will PAY in the long run. How do you get your partner on board the same money train so you are going in the same direction? Pre-nups or fun money accounts , money dates or money fights? Dr. Brent Lacey started “The Scope of Practice” and coaches healthcare professionals to level up their leadership skills, their business and personal finances so they can have the career and financial security they deserve. Today he shares some tips to success that apply to any sized bank account. His podcast was named one of the top 30 medical podcasts for 2021! He guests on numerous other podcasts and we are so grateful for him being here today. Plus he is giving OUR listeners a free guide to help level up your families finances! Everyone... (yep you too) needs a money check up!

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All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely the guest's opinions and do not reflect the opinions of May or Tim Hindmarsh MD or BS Free MD, LLC or any affiliates thereof. The guest's opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but May and Tim HIndmarsh, MD, BS Free MD LLC, nor any affiliates thereof warrant its completeness or accuracy. The guest, May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Links:

The Scope of Practice: https://www.thescopeofpractice.com/

FREE GUIDE to No Money Fights! Three critical tools to level up your families finances:

Thescopeofpractice.com/nomoneyfights

The Scope of Practice Reading List: https://www.thescopeofpractice.com/recommended-books/

Books:

The Millionaire Next Door

Everyday Millionaires

Software: YNAB- You Need a Budget

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#34: The New Medicine “Cabinet”! (Quality, Sustainable, Direct OTC Meds) Aug 26, 2021

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Every year, 190 billion plastic pharmaceutical bottles are thrown away! That’s a lot of plastic in our landfills and oceans. But we can change all that, and it’s starting with Cabinet Health!

Cabinet, is a new direct-to consumer health company that specializes in over the counter medications.

Founded by Achal Pater and Russell Gong, this company has taken off since it went live in January 2020. Cabinet's mission is to bring high-quality , fairly priced medicines directly to your door. Along with convenience, they provide sustainable packaging and personal service when it comes to OTC medications.

As of August 15th, Cabinet has started a crowd equity campaign on REPUBLIC! You can support and be involved in this rapidly growing and new healthcare business model.

You are going to find this innovative company so amazing, it will change how you rethink and purchase all OTC meds!

Thanks to today’s sponsor!

Vive Funds provides unique passive multifamily investment opportunities that they vet and bring to you as an investor. Reach out to Veena Jetti to see how partnering with Vive can help you reach your real estate investment goals at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/vivefunds

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All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely the guest's opinions and do not reflect the opinions of May or Tim Hindmarsh MD or BS Free MD, LLC or any affiliates thereof. The guest's opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but May and Tim HIndmarsh, MD, BS Free MD LLC, nor any affiliates thereof warrant its completeness or accuracy. The guest, May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provide in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Links:

All about CABINET! (get your OTC meds here!)

Website: https://cabinethealth.com

Reach out directly to the founders at: wearecabinet.com

Invest in this new startup at:

Republic : https://republic.co/

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#33: Surgical Palliative Care with Dr. Red Hoffman Aug 19, 2021

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When you think of Palliative Care, do you ever think of surgeons being involved? Imagine if we told you that they were the “founders” of the palliative care concept! Not only that, but they bring a unique approach to caring for patients along with the growing field in Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Our guest this week is Dr. Red Hoffman, who specializes in integrative palliative medicine and hospice. Initially trained as a naturopath and yoga teacher, Dr Red has practiced a unique blend of trauma surgery and palliative care and is additionally trained in surgical critical care. Her passion for Palliative Care has led to the creation of her podcast, The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast, and also co-founding the Surgical Palliative Care Society.

Dr. Red’s passion for her patients and families is infectious! She has thrown her entire heart and mind into her career. You will learn so much from her and her unique background in holistic medicine to her journey into traditional Medicine. She writes and speaks extensively on how to integrate palliative medicine into the care of all surgical and trauma patients.

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Disclaimer

Links:

All about Dr. Red:

Website: Dr. Melissa “Red” Hoffman: https://redhoffmanmd.com/

Podcast: The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast: https://redhoffmanmd.com/podcast/

Surgical Palliative Care Society: https://spcsociety.org/

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