What happens when doctors and patients truly decide together? In this episode of UCLA Health's Medically Speaking, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with urologist Dr. Chris Saigal and patient advocate Laurie Smith to unpack the power of Shared Decision Making—the practice that's turning medicine into a true partnership.

Learn why your goals and values belong in every medical conversation, how to prepare for appointments with confidence, and why the future of care starts with listening.

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Podcast Credits UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers Annie Krasnow Michael Burke Suzanne Koudsi Walker

Producers Niki Miller Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer Kanza Shaheen

Associate Producer Jennifer Feld

Technical Directors Adrian Cardoso Andrew Stocks

Editor Tony Sweet

Recorded at Canella Media

Special Thanks To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.