Stanford Medcast

Episode 18: COVID-19 Mini-series: Physician Wellness

This episode will address physician wellness and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Burnout is an ongoing issue in healthcare, but the pandemic escalated the problem even more. Participants will learn about the challenges members of the healthcare team have faced since the beginning of the pandemic, and the factors involved in reducing the risk for burnout, including development of a culture of wellness, personal resilience and efficiency of practice. Dr. Daniel J. Murphy, Jr. outlines strategies to improve wellness through development of adequate resources, support from leadership and good communication and listening skills.
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023

Episode 17: Hidden and Here Mini-series - Part 2

The Hidden and Here Mini-series aims to use storytelling to highlight and educate clinicians on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on caregivers, non-physician essential workers and teachers who we believe have been hidden but very much here. In this episode, Ranak Trivedi, PhD interviews Dr. Peter Poullos - a Clinical Associate Professor, Radiology and Founder/ Executive Director of the Stanford Medicine Abilities Coalition (SMAC). Dr. Poullos was interviewed for this episode, as he himself, requires caregiving as a result of a bicycle accident that took place during his fellowship training. He spoke of his experiences, both as a physician and a person needing assistance with personal care. Following the interview, the panelists discuss the challenges that caregivers, both those who are family/friends and paid caregivers face and provide key strategies to help improve the engagement with caregivers.
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023
 

Episode 16: Hot Topics Mini-series - A Conversation about Physician Leadership

This episode focuses on the importance of leadership development and the skill set physicians need to be successful. Presenters discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physicians and the ways in which they had to pivot into leadership roles to create new care units and manage department needs. Other topics discussed include diversity, inequality for women and clinicians in underrepresented groups, emotional intelligence and the attributes needed to be an effective leader.
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Episode 15: COVID-19 Mini-series - Promoting COVID-19 Vaccination

This episode will discuss the importance of improving communication strategies in order to reach the national goal of vaccinating 80-90% of the population.
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Episode 14: Hidden and Here Mini-series - Part 1

A Story Council takes time. It is a donation of presence to one another. The experience of being heard does not come from direct response or advice; it arises from the pure act of having one’s story received and held in the center. Someone speaks of a hidden joy or a terrible burden he or she has been carrying, and as the person lays it down, it is as though the heart of the group - residing in candlelight, residing in a vase of flowers, residing on the placards of their intention statement - receives it respectfully and does not interfere with the speaker’s journey toward insight. The circle provides a kind of alchemy - to transmute sorry, to highlight joy, to open empathy where there had been enmity.”  ~ The Circle Way, Chapter 7
The Hidden and Here Mini-series aims to use storytelling to highlight and educate clinicians on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on caregivers, non-physician essential workers and teachers who we believe have been hidden but very much here. In each episode, we will highlight their stories and a panel comprised of Sheila Lahijani, MD, Ryan Matlow, PhD, Sonoo Thadaney Israni, and Ranak Trivedi, PhD will reflect on the stories heard, discuss salient points and identify action steps that can be put in practice. In this episode, we hear how and why these specific groups were chosen and the importance of storytelling in medical education. 
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023
 

Episode 13: COVID-19 Mini-series - Palliative Care During COVID-19

In this episode, Dr. Grant Smith and Dr. Brook Calton discuss how the pandemic has changed palliative care. They will discuss the challenges guiding families through difficult conversations via video or mobile phone and the role palliative care teams have had as an added layer of support to family and staff to prevent burnout. 
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Episode 12: COVID-19 Mini-series - Wearables

This episode discusses the use of wearables to detect infection and in particular, COVID-19. The presenters discuss the types of data wearables provide, including rest heart rate, skin temperature, etc. By assessing a patient's health data, it is possible to determine when a person is becoming or is ill, even though they may be asymptomatic. This data is very useful, especially as it can be used to determine if a patient is infected with COVID-19, even before they know they are ill. If patients can be alerted to this, it may prevent them from infecting others. Studies being conducted at Stanford show the positive impacts of wearables on detecting illness in the population of people who track their health through wearables.
To participate in the study discussed in this episode, go to https://innovations.stanford.edu/wearables
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023

Episode 11: Hot Topics Mini-series: Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation

This episode will address the topic of neuromodulation for the treatment of pain. There have been many advances in neurostimulation for pain management, including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation and other technolgies that reduce dependance on opioids and other non-opioid medications. The panel of expert presenters will discuss the advances in this area and the potential impact on patient care and outcomes.
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Episode 10: COVID-19 Mini-series: Impact of Wildfires

Smoke is damaging to the heart and lungs, and during the California wildfires this year, the rates of admission for allergies, asthma and stroke increased and heart attacks increased by 40-50%, This episode will provide up to date insights on the correlation between wildfire smoke and COVID-19.
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023

Episode 9: COVID-19 Mini-series: Vaping

This podcast episode will provide up to date insights on teens and adolescents who vape and its relation to COVID-19. This patient population is at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, and there are ways clinicians can talk with their patients about vaping and e-cigarettes that may help them reduce their risks and improve their lung health.
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CME Eligibility End Date: August 31, 2023