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Medicine as Ministry | Samuel Brown, MD Apr 05, 2022

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As a college student, Samuel Brown, MD never believed he would work in medicine. Yet today, he is not only an accomplished intensivist at Intermountain Healthcare and a professor of medicine at the University of Utah, but also an acclaimed writer, theologian, and religious historian. For Dr. Brown, this career is truly a spiritual calling. In this heartfelt and frequently humorous episode, we meet with him to discuss his unusual journey to medicine and to understand how his personal philosophy helps him connect with the sick and dying.

In this episode, you will hear about:

Dr. Brown’s personal history of religiosity and his initial resistance to a career in medicine – 2:43
How Dr. Brown’s belief in the divinity of each human informs his work as a physician – 11:16
The changing social, cultural, and medical contexts of death and dying in America, and the development of the modern ICU, as explored in his book Through the Valley of Shadows - 15:09
The depersonalization of patients in the ICU and how spirituality helps foster the doctor-patient relationship – 21:36
Finding meaning in tragedy, especially one as massive and widespread as the COVID-19 pandemic – 28:33
Dr. Brown’s advice for all students and new medical professionals on maintaining a healthy outlook in an often-harrowing world – 33:29

Dr. Brown’s most recent book is Through the Valley of Shadows: Living Wills, Intensive Care, and Making Medicine Human.

Connect with Dr. Brown on Twitter @DrSamuelBrown.

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.

Embracing the Role of the Physician Leader | Lloyd Minor, MD Mar 22, 2022

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Few people have a more well-rounded understanding of our healthcare system than Lloyd Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford Medical School. With diverse experiences in research, surgery, healthcare education, clinical care, and institutional leadership, Dean Minor has cultivated a unique bird’s-eye view of the obstacles that face our increasingly complex medical system. In this episode, we ask him to share insights on how to create robust support systems for both patients and medical staff alike, in order to address difficult institutional challenges such as burnout, work-life balance for healthcare staff, and racial inequities in care.

In this episode, you will hear about:

How Dean Minor’s early interests in math and science shaped his career as a physician scientist - 2:13
Dean Minor’s belief that earning trust and respect as a leader is paramount to making a shared vision come to life - 8:57
His challenges with work/life balance during his years of training - 10:23
Stanford’s commitment to precision health initiatives - 13:23
Racial disparities in our healthcare system, and what we can do to create better outcomes - 27:18
The importance of teaching leadership skills to medical trainees - 32:26

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

The Heritage of Medicine | Cesar Padilla, MD Mar 22, 2022

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The practice of medicine has a rich legacy, sharing common themes yet manifesting in myriad forms around the world. For Cesar Padilla, MD, an obstetric anesthesiologist and clinical assistant professor at Stanford, this historical and cultural thread is vivid and alive, informing care and connection with his patients and students. In this episode, we ask Dr. Padilla to reflect on his personal history and that of the wider medical field to gain insights on best practices for care across cultures.

In this episode, you will hear about:

Dr. Padilla’s childhood summers residing in a Catholic hospital in Mexico and how that ignited his passion for medicine - 3:45
Why Dr. Padilla believes the "art" of medicine resides in human connection - 6:18
The educational inequities & challenges Dr. Padilla faced as a first generation immigrant - 10:12
How Dr. Padilla draws on the history of medicine to provide quality care - 16:24
How clinicians can better connect with patients when differing cultural backgrounds are involved - 26:06
The one piece of advice Dr. Padilla wants all medical trainees to remember - 35:19

Dr. Padilla writes extensively about the history of medicine. Here are articles mentioned in the episode:

The Best Argument for Medicare for All - Our Nation’s First Hospital, Co-founded by Benjamin Franklin, Provided Free Care for the Poor

From an ICU Doctor - What We Really Think About Death and Dying

A partial list of Dr. Padilla’s other writings: https://medium.com/@cesarraudelpadilla

Connect with Dr. Padilla on Twitter @TheMillennialMD

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

The Spirituality of Care | Bruce Feldstein, MD Mar 08, 2022

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Chaplain Bruce Feldstein, MD is the director of the Jewish Chaplaincy Service at Stanford University, as well as an adjunct clinical professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. After 19 years practicing as an emergency medicine physician, an injury led Bruce on a path of finding a deeper sense of his life’s work as a Chaplain. He now teaches an award-winning curriculum on spirituality and well-being for medical students and faculty at Stanford.

In this episode, you will hear about:

Chaplain Feldstein’s unexpected journey from emergency physician to chaplain - 3:35
The unforgettable moment when Chaplain Feldstein first prayed with a patient - 5:00
How to connect with patients in a spiritual way – even if they’re not religious - 18:04
Five key relationships to foster in your life to counter compassion fatigue - 30:57
The core teaching within Chaplain Feldstein’s class, ‘The Healer’s Art’ - 37:40

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

With Patients Until the End | Mimi Dunne, MD Mar 08, 2022

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One aspect of the medical profession that doesn’t often garner a great deal of public attention is that of caring for patients who are dying. For Mimi Dunne, MD, the relief of suffering has been her life’s calling — specifically the mission of relieving mental and social suffering in the lives of terminal patients, and helping them and their families find solace and meaning as they face mortality. This week, we ask Dr. Dunne to share insights and lessons from her experience in palliative care.

In this episode, you will hear about:

What palliative care entails and what kinds of physicians specialize in it- 02:06
Dr. Dunne’s path from emergency care to palliative medicine - 3:36
Common misconceptions about palliative care - 7:43
Stories of a pivotal patient case that illuminates Dr. Dunne’s career - 11:33
What it is like to accompany patients at their end of life - 15:59
A discussion of Narrative Medicine and storytelling - 23:44
A discussion of the Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware - 29:29

Works, Organizations, and Individuals Discussed:

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The Center to Advance Palliative Care

Dr. Diane Meier, professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

Bill Moyer’s PBS docu-series Healing in the Mind

Dr. Laura Carstensen of the Stanford Center on Longevity

Dr. Ira Byock’s work on Developmental Tasks of the End of Life

Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness by Dr. Rita Charon

Professor Dan McAdams’ work on Narrative Identity

The Top Five Regrets of the Dyingby Bronnie Ware

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

Finding Meaning in Medicine Mar 08, 2022

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Medicine is a challenging and complex, yet ultimately fulfilling vocation that has seen much upheaval in recent years, from technological disruptions to the COVID-19 pandemic. For medical student Henry Bair and oncologist Tyler Johnson, both at Stanford University, this moment calls for a mindful investigation of the factors driving those who work in health care, whether as clinicians, educators, or executives. Probing the humanistic dimensions of patient care, they explore the philosophies and realities underpinning the healthcare profession.

In this episode, you will hear about:

What first drew co-hosts Henry and Tyler to the medical profession - 03:26
The moments that epitomized why they pursued healthcare as their life’s calling - 10:08
The growing pattern of burnout and alienation among medical workers - 21:40
Previews of subjects that will be covered in future episodes of this podcast - 25:03

Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.

The Doctor’s Art: On Meaning in Medicine. Premiering March 8th Feb 28, 2022

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The practice of medicine – filled with moments of joy, suffering, grace, sorrow, and hope – offers a window into the human condition. Though serving as guides and companions to patients’ illness experiences is profoundly meaningful work, the busy nature of modern medicine can blind its own practitioners to the reasons they entered it in the first place. Join oncologist Tyler Johnson and medical trainee Henry Bair as they meet with doctors, patients, leaders, educators, and others in healthcare, to explore stories on finding and nourishing meaning in medicine. This podcast is for anyone striving for a deeper connection with their medical journey.

Please subscribe for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com. Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com for more information.

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