Best PPhysicians Weekly Podcasts (2025)

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Apologizing to Patients: Malpractice Attorney Shares How to Avoid Legal Risk 17:03

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8d ago17:03

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Dr. MedLaw returns to share how physicians can apologize to patients without accidentally creating evidence of malpractice. 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 [email protected]! Thanks f…

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HER2+ Horizons: Episode 2: Sequencing After Progression—What Comes Next? 9:59

14d ago9:59

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In this episode, Sara Tolaney, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses sequencing strategies after progression in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. She reviews current second-line standards, considerations for patients with brain metastases, and emerging therapies in the post–T-DXd setting. Let us know what you thought of this week’s e…

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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Guiding Patients Through Cervical Screening Choices 9:14

16d ago9:14

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Ada Stewart, MD, FAAFP, discusses the strengths and limitations of various cervical screening methods, emphasizing the importance of appropriate patient selection when considering HPV self-collection. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience …

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Building Health Literacy to Empower Patients & Improve Outcomes, Part 2 14:03

29d ago14:03

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Physician’s Weekly board member Alex McDonald, MD, and Stephanie Sutherland, PhD, continue their discussion about science communication, emphasizing the importance of empowering patients through health literacy. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique …

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Building Health Literacy to Empower Patients & Improve Outcomes, Part 1 20:44

1M ago20:44

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Physician's Weekly board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns to talk with medical writer Stephanie Sutherland, PhD, about the critical need for effective science communication with patients. 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 …

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How the Eggshell Skull Doctrine Shapes Liability in Malpractice Cases 10:12

1M ago10:12

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What is “eggshell skull?” Dr. MedLaw returns to explain the legal standard and how it impacts physician liability and damages in malpractice cases. 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@…

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Digital Health Tools Offer New Window for COPD Exacerbation Prevention 11:21

2M ago11:21

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M. Bradley Drummond, MD, discusses how new inhaler technologies can detect early warning signs of COPD exacerbations. 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 [email protected]! Thanks for lis…

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SERENA-6 at ASCO 2025: ctDNA-Guided Therapy in HR+/HER2- mBC 26:18

2M ago26:18

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In this episode, Hope Rugo, MD, of City of Hope, shares insights from the SERENA-6 trial, which evaluated ctDNA-guided treatment changes for patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique exper…

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How H. R. 1 Could Reshape Healthcare Access, Coverage, and Physician Payment 41:53

2M ago41:53

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Alex McDonald, MD, is joined by Elizabeth McNeil of the California Medical Association, and together they unpack H. R. 1’s sweeping healthcare cuts, coverage losses, and payment shifts—highlighting what they mean for physicians and patients nationwide. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share you…

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Patient Autonomy or Physician Liability? How to Navigate When Patients Dictate Care 15:13

2M ago15:13

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When a patient demands non-standard treatment, clinicians must decide carefully whether to deny or provide it. Dr. MedLaw returns to advise how doctors can protect themselves legally, no matter what choice they make. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or un…

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Building a Healthcare Workforce That Stays, Part 2: Personalized Learning Approaches 11:35

3M ago11:35

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In part 2 of her discussion about how innovations in medical training can reduce burnout and turnover, Dr. Patty Knecht expands on the roles of technology and personalized learning. 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 …

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Building a Healthcare Workforce That Stays, Part 1: Staffing & Simulation Training 11:04

3M ago11:04

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Patty Knecht, PhD, RN, shares what she has learned about effective medical training, emphasizing how increased clinician preparedness can prevent burnout and decrease turnover. 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 po…

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Expanding the Role of PARP Inhibitors: Emerging Strategies in BRCA+ and HRD+ Breast Cancer 16:38

3M ago16:38

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In this episode, Dr. William Gradishar reviews key data on PARP inhibitors in breast cancer, including early insights from the OPERETTA and CompLEEment trials. He explores emerging combination strategies with immunotherapy and DNA-damaging agents, the potential to reduce chemotherapy use, and new tools to better identify candidates for targeted tre…

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Tapping AI to Enhance Ablation Precision & Efficiency in Atrial Fibrillation 9:40

3M ago9:40

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Cardiac electrophysiologist Seth Goldbarg, MD, shares how AI can improve outcomes for patients with persistent and longstanding atrial fibrillation by identifying critical areas for ablation. 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 medici…

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HER2+ Horizons: Debates and Decisions in Metastatic Breast Cancer: Episode 1 16:14

3M ago16:14

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First-Line Therapy—Has the Standard of Care Shifted for Good? In this episode, Dr. Sara Tolaney, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses how DESTINY-Breast09 is redefining first-line treatment in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. She explores whether T-DXd plus pertuzumab should replace the long-standing THP regimen, the future role of ind…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Medicine, Part 2: How to Find Mentors 17:51

3M ago17:51

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In part 2 of their conversation, Drs. Alex McDonald and Robert Assibey continue talking about career transitions, offering advice on how clinicians can find mentors and build themselves a support system. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experien…

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New Era in Obesity Care: Personalized Pharmacotherapy Changes Lives 4:59

3M ago4:59

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In part 2, Dr. Auriemma discusses how combining pharmacotherapy with lifestyle modification leads to significantly greater and longer-lasting weight loss and health improvements in patients with obesity, prompting experts to call for a shift away from outdated, one-size-fits-all approaches. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twi…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Medicine, Part 1: The Importance of Staying Flexible 18:56

4M ago18:56

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Physician’s Weekly board member Alex McDonald, MD, sits down with family medicine physician Robert Assibey, MD, to talk about career transitions in medicine, sharing their experiences so far and their advice for other clinicians. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, re…

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When Laws Collide: How Clinicians Can Properly Document Informed Refusal 13:08

4M ago13:08

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Dr. MedLaw discusses the implications of a recent change in Medicare policy, sharing how clinicians can navigate legal complexities while maintaining the quality of patient care. 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 …

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Using Virtual Care & Data to Improve Heart Health in Working Families 9:18

4M ago9:18

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Eduardo Hernandez, MD (Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care), discusses the urgent need to rethink cardiovascular risk screening and subsequent management in working-age populations. 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…

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Reframing Obesity: Elevating Care With Science, Safety, and Clinical Integrity 5:34

4M ago5:34

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As the conversation around obesity continues to evolve, Dr. Anthony Auriemma explores why it's essential to treat it as a serious medical condition—grounded in science, guided by clinical integrity, and focused on long-term patient safety and trust. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your m…

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Building a Unified Support System Around Kids With Anxiety & OCD 11:00

4M ago11:00

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Child and adolescent psychiatrist Mona Potter, MD, discusses the benefits of moving beyond traditional mental health models to support children with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. 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 medici…

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Exploring APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease: Insights from Dr. Adriana Hung 6:30

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Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're talking about a topic that's critical for nephrologists and all healthcare professionals working with kidney disease, APOL1-media…

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ADHD Diagnosis & Management Strategies for Primary Care, Part 2 14:14

4M ago14:14

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Physician's Weekly board member Alex McDonald, MD, and psychiatrist Barry K. Herman, MD, continue their conversation about ADHD, offering resources that primary care physicians can use to become more comfortable with diagnosing and managing the condition in routine practice. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physician…

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ADHD Diagnosis & Management Strategies for Primary Care, Part 1 14:09

5M ago14:09

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PW board member Alex McDonald, MD, returns to host a conversation with Barry K. Herman, MD, about the increasing prevalence of ADHD in the US population and how primary care physicians can meet growing diagnostic needs amid the shortage of child psychiatrists. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to s…

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Smart EMR Practices to Strengthen Your Legal Defense 12:15

5M ago12:15

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Dr. MedLaw returns this week to share the legal do's and don'ts of filling out electronic medical records. 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 [email protected]! Thanks for listening!…

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Rehabilitation Access Disparities, Part 2: Stigmatizing Language Found in Charts 7:48

5M ago7:48

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Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center continue their conversation on rehabilitation access disparities for patients with violent injuries, sharing steps that individual clinicians can take to help close gaps. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of t…

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Rehabilitation Access Disparities, Part 1: Denials Undermine Recovery After Violent Injury 9:45

5M ago9:45

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Megan Georges, MS; Elizabeth Pino, PhD; and David Wiley of the Boston Medical Center describe how survivors of community violence face disproportionately high rates of rehab denials compared with patients injured in motor vehicle crashes. Their findings were recently published in JAMA Network Open. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episod…

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Behavioral Healthcare AI, Part 2: Detecting Suicide Risk for Earlier Intervention 11:14

6M ago11:14

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Tom Zaubler, MD, continues sharing his insights on AI's applications in the field of behavioral healthcare, emphasizing the technology's ability to identify which patients are at high risk for suicide. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

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Behavioral Healthcare AI, Part 1: Improving Access & Measurement-Based Care 10:39

6M ago10:39

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Tom Zaubler, MD, discusses how AI can help behavioral health practitioners track their patients' well-being longitudinally and devote more time to developing trusting clinical relationships. 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 medicin…

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Malpractice Attorney Shares Documentation Best Practices for Clinicians 12:38

6M ago12:38

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What exactly does "document everything" entail, and how can clinicians set themselves up for success during malpractice investigations? In her latest podcast episode, Dr. MedLaw dives into medicolegally savvy documentation practices. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise…

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Genetic Testing in AMKD With Dr. Hung, Part 2 8:55

6M ago8:55

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Welcome to this podcast where we dive into the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical healthcare, exploring the questions that shape patient outcomes and redefine how we approach complex diseases. Today we're continuing our conversation with Dr. Adriana Hung, this time with an emphasis on genetic testing in APOL1-mediated kidney disease…

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How Digital Health Tools Can Support Better Patient Outcomes 13:55

6M ago13:55

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Richard "RJ" Kedziora (Estenda Solutions) comments on the current landscape of digital health solutions, including persistent challenges in reimbursement and patient engagement, as well as where the future of healthcare AI may be headed. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical exper…

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How Wildfires Impact Heart Disease & What Doctors Can Do to Help 13:45

7M ago13:45

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Stacey E. Alexeeff, PhD, and Jamal Rana, MD, PhD, highlight key points from their research into the impact of wildfires on cardiovascular events. They also share strategies to ensure patients with cardiovascular disease are prepared to protect their health in times of increased air pollution. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on T…

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Match Day 2025: A Program Director's Perspective 12:15

7M ago12:15

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In view of Match Day, Corinne L. Bria, MD, director of the Residency Training Program at Nemours Children's Hospital, offers insight into how the resident selection process has changed in recent years. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

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Match Day 2025: Reflections From a Current Resident 5:35

7M ago5:35

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Samuel Mikhail, MD, pediatric resident at Nemours Children's Hospital, reflects on his Match Day experience, shares how the process can be improved, and offers advice for current and future applicants. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique experience…

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National Kidney Month: A Call to Address the Hidden, Rising Burden of CKD 9:11

7M ago9:11

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Salvatore Viscomi, MD (Carna Health), highlights the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease and calls on the healthcare system to increase screening and prevention efforts. 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 …

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President Carter’s Legacy and the Future of Immunotherapy 9:41

7M ago9:41

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President Jimmy Carter’s public battle with melanoma and his successful treatment with immunotherapy helped shape public perception and awareness of these groundbreaking treatments. Alicia Zhou, PhD, CEO, Cancer Research Institute, explores how his advocacy influenced research funding, policy changes, and clinical trial engagement. She discusses th…

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From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 3 9:43

8M ago9:43

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Wrapping up their healthcare predictions, PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) discuss new drugs for weight loss and pain management that clinicians can expect to see this year. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research…

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From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 2 13:53

8M ago13:53

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PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald and guest Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) continue discussing their anticipated 2025 healthcare innovations, zeroing in on gene-editing technologies and precision medicine Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, or unique…

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From AI to Access: 2025 Healthcare Predictions, Part 1 12:56

8M ago12:56

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PW editorial board member Dr. Alex McDonald has a conversation with Victor Zhou (Klarity Health) about what changes may be coming to healthcare in 2025. 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 edito…

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The Importance of Blood Donation, Part 2: Tackling Barriers 7:25

8M ago7:25

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In part 2, Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, returns to discuss barriers that prevent people from donating blood and share strategies to address common misconceptions. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical expertise, research, …

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The Importance of Blood Donation, Part 1: An Easy Way to Encourage Patients to Participate 9:12

9M ago9:12

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Amanda Hess, an Advisory Board Member of the Association for Blood Donor Professionals, offers a resource that clinicians can share with patients to help increase blood donation participation. 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 medic…

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Medicolegal Quick Hitters: Key Legal Considerations Every Physician Should Know 10:16

9M ago10:16

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In her first episode of 2025, Dr. MedLaw takes a look back at all her podcast episodes from last year and pulls out the most important takeaways for physicians. 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 …

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Discussing Potential Solutions for Physician Burnout, Part 2 9:25

9M ago9:25

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In the second part of her conversation about burnout, Louise Underdahl, PhD, discusses the pandemic's impact on physician mental health, as well as how collaboration between clinicians and administrators may be the most effective path forward. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical…

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Discussing Potential Solutions for Physician Burnout, Part 1 12:41

9M ago12:41

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Louise Underdahl, PhD, elaborates on the findings from her recent systematic review on physician burnout, including an overview of various 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 editoria…

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How to Respond to Negative Reviews Without Violating Patient Privacy Laws 12:42

10M ago12:42

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Dr. MedLaw returns to advise how physicians can handle negative online reviews without accidentally giving away patients' health information and potentially facing legal trouble. 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 …

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Preparing for Deductibles to Reset, Part 2: Centering the Patient Experience 11:50

10M ago11:50

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In the second part of their conversation about deductibles resetting at the start of the year, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) discuss common reasons why patients raise issues with medical bills and how clinicians can be prepared. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly…

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Preparing for Deductibles to Reset, Part 1: Staff Training & Patient Communication 17:03

10M ago17:03

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In the first part of their conversation, Blake Walker (Inbox Health) and Jeff Hillam (Red House Medical Billing) share some practices physicians can adopt to facilitate seamless billing and payment as deductibles reset in the new year. Let us know what you thought of this week’s episode on Twitter: @physicianswkly Want to share your medical experti…

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A Physician’s Reaction to the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting 1:55

10M ago1:55

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On this episode, PW Physician Editor Linda Girgis, MD, offers comment on the recent shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. 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 [email protected]! Thanks for l…