COVID-19: Commonsense Conversations on the Coronavirus Pandemic

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COVID-19: Commonsense Conversations on the Coronavirus Pandemic episodes

April 08, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH: The Psychology of Toilet Paper Hoarding, Fear, and Anxiety | Mitchell Houston, PhD
This interview was originally recorded on March 29, 2020. In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks with Dr. Houston about herd mentality and how fear and anxiety are affecting people’s emotions and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Houston also offers advice on how to maintain mental wellness during these atypical situations. Questions discussed in this episode include:Why aren’t people buying like items like fruits and vegetables?What part of the brain is involved in the herd mentality?What is driving the need/desire for people to keep watching the news even if it makes them fearful?Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Dr. Mitch Houston is a PhD clinical Psychologist. Dr. Houston has been on staff with Kaiser Permanente for 34 years. He is the Clinical Director of Psychiatry for the Vallejo and Vacaville medical centers in California. Dr. Houston is a part of the Behavioral Medicine faculty of the Family Medicine training program at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano. He is also in private practice in Berkley, California. Dr. Houston specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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37 min
April 06, 2020 MENTAL HEALTH: How the Pandemic Has Affected Mental Health, Anxiety, and Depression | Nicholas Nissen
In this episode, Dr. Ted O’Connell and Nick Nissen discuss the mental health concerns that have been arising in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Some of the topics covered include:● An overview of some prominent mental health concerns during this pandemic● A description of the neurological mechanism behind our increased anxiety during a pandemic● How to approach concerns of anxiety and depression● A tutorial of cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive distortion exercises for decreasing anxiety● A behavioral activation approach for preventing and managing depression while in quarantineNick Nissen is an author and speaker who is passionate about addiction medicine and medical education. He is graduating from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and will be a resident physician in the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry with an academic appointment as an HMS Clinical Fellow. He is the Co-Founder of the medical education company, InsideTheBoards, and is a Level 1 team-CBT therapist. He is active on Instagram (@student_doctor_nissen) and Youtube (Student Dr. Nissen).The cognitive behavioral therapy work of Dr. David Burns was mentioned during this episode. You can find out more about his books, podcast, and other materials at www.feelinggood.com.Additionally, as many continue to suffer from the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to support those in the industries most affected by this economic downturn. For this cause, Nick Nissen asks you to consider supporting his brother-in-law (George Dewey) who was a bicycle tour guide in Austin, Texas and was recently laid off due to tourism interruption. The “Stay Weird Austin Stay Strong” T-shirt campaign is a historical movement in the Austin community. By purchasing the shirt with the code “DOITFORDEWEY”, all profits will go to help him pay rent during these difficult times. Go to: https://twothirteen.bigcartel.com/ and use the discount code: DOITFORDEWEYYour host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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33 min
April 06, 2020 Weekly Review: Masks and Recommendations | Ted O'Connell, MD
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks about new guidelines from the CDC and the World Health Organization regarding the use of masks in public and the different kinds of masks available.Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for helping research the topics discussed in todays episode.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Follow CovidUp2date on instagram for infographics and other resources regarding the pandemic.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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April 03, 2020 HEALTH: How COVID-19 Affects Politics, Religion, Society, and Healthcare in Africa | Robert Dowd, CSC, PhD
Originally recorded 3/27/2020.Today’s episode brings a different perspective and looks at the situation outside of the United States, specifically in Africa. Reverend Dowd is interested in african politics and helping communities and here he shares information about how the pandemic is affecting African communities. Questions in this episode include:I know that part of what you have been doing is focused on improving maternal/child healthcare access in Africa and also working on small business empowerment. Can you tell our audience about this, and particularly about the new maternal/child hospital in Dandora?The healthcare system in most countries in Africa looks very different than it does in the United States. Can you tell us what the healthcare system looks like in the countries where you have focused your work?In countries that are less well-developed than the United States and that don’t have the healthcare resources we have, how are they trying to address the COVID-19 pandemic?What approaches are they taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19?What are the unique challenges in developing countries that don’t have robust communications, technology, and healthcare systems?Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Today’s guest is Reverend Robert Dowd, who is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and Solidarity at the University of Notre Dame. His research interests include African politics, ethnic politics, and the relationship between religion, political institutions, national identity, and human development. He is the author of Christianity, Islam, and Liberal Democracy: Lessons from Sub-Saharan Africa. He is currently focusing on research concerning religion and the integration of migrants and refugees in Europe and North America and the effects of faith-based schools on citizenship and civic engagement in Africa. Father Dowd founded the Ford Family Program in 2008, which is part of Notre Dame’s Kellogg Institute for International Studies in the Keough School of Global Affairs. Its mission is to integrate teaching, research, and grassroots community engagement in parts of the world where extreme poverty continues to be a major challenge. Ordained a Holy Cross Priest in 1994, Father Dowd holds a BA in economics from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in political science from UCLA.Get involvedThose interested in learning more about Brother Andre Medical Centre in Nairobi, Kenya can go tohttps://www.holycrossusa.org/visitation-maternity-ward/http://brotherandremedicalcentre.org/Ford Family Program in Human Development Studies and SolidaritySubmit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do?You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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32 min
April 01, 2020 MEDICINE: Health Policy, Advocacy, and Healthcare Leadership | Jay Lee
Originally recorded on 3/24/2020
Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)!
Dr. Jay Lee is the Chief Medical Officer at Share Our Selves, a nationally recognized health center serving the vulnerable and disadvantaged in Orange County, CA and giving voice to the needs of the poor by advocating for change in the structures and systems unjustly affecting the lives of our patients and communities.A graduate of the Program in Human Biology at Stanford University, he worked for a non-governmental organization in post-war rural northern El Salvador supporting local physicians and organizing public health projects before returning stateside for medical school at the University of Southern California and family medicine residency training at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He then worked at community health centers in Southern California and Boston, where he earned his Masters of Public Health at Harvard University with an emphasis in Health Policy and Management.Dr. Lee is board-certified in Family Medicine and remains active in physician leadership, currently serving as Chair of California’s Family Physicians Political Action Committee and as one of our state chapter’s Alternate Delegates to the American Academy of Family Physicians Congress. He has also served as a past president of the California Academy of Family Physicians and was a co-founder of the Family Medicine Revolution hashtag (#FMRevolution), a grassroots social media movement giving the power of telling family medicine’s story back to family physicians and building a global community of thought leaders.In 2018, Dr. Lee was named a California Academy of Family Physicians Hero of Family Medicine.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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36 min
April 01, 2020 MEDICINE: Health Policy, Advocacy, and Healthcare Leadership | Jay Lee
Originally recorded on 3/24/2020Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Jay Lee discuss how physicians need to be at the table, not on the menu, as this is not a time for complacency. “Use your voice. Use it often and loudly. Otherwise, we will continue to be under-resourced and even less fully prepared to face the anticipated crush of patients ahead. Stop thinking like individuals. Work across institutions to begin organizing community efforts. We need to speak up for those who we serve, especially the vulnerable, and for our colleagues some of whom will get sick or die becoming the physicians they wrote about in their personal statements by becoming the leaders our communities need us to be during this pandemic.”Questions discussed in this episode include:What do we as a society need to be thinking about doing to help support those who are struggling during these difficult times?What advice would you give to someone interested in affecting health policy or getting involved in advocacy efforts?How are you approaching advocacy during this COVID-19 pandemic?How can physicians, other healthcare workers, and the public work together to affect health policy in the face of this pandemic?What advice would you give to other leaders in healthcare to have a maximally positive impact on public health efforts related to COVID-19?Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Dr. Jay Lee is the Chief Medical Officer at Share Our Selves, a nationally recognized health center serving the vulnerable and disadvantaged in Orange County, CA and giving voice to the needs of the poor by advocating for change in the structures and systems unjustly affecting the lives of our patients and communities.A graduate of the Program in Human Biology at Stanford University, he worked for a non-governmental organization in post-war rural northern El Salvador supporting local physicians and organizing public health projects before returning stateside for medical school at the University of Southern California and family medicine residency training at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He then worked at community health centers in Southern California and Boston, where he earned his Masters of Public Health at Harvard University with an emphasis in Health Policy and Management.Dr. Lee is board-certified in Family Medicine and remains active in physician leadership, currently serving as Chair of California’s Family Physicians Political Action Committee and as one of our state chapter’s Alternate Delegates to the American Academy of Family Physicians Congress. He has also served as a past president of the California Academy of Family Physicians and was a co-founder of the Family Medicine Revolution hashtag (#FMRevolution), a grassroots social media movement giving the power of telling family medicine’s story back to family physicians and building a global community of thought leaders.In 2018, Dr. Lee was named a California Academy of Family Physicians Hero of Family Medicine.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
34 min
March 30, 2020 MEDICINE: Fatality Rates, YouTube Education, and ACE-Inhibitors | Sanaz Majd, MD
In this episode (recorded March 22, 2020), Dr. Ted O’Connell speaks with Dr. Sanaz Majd about important topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic such as:- What CFR is and how it is broken down.- The effects of ACE-inhibitors and ARBs on those who contract COVID-19.- What experts and medical societies are saying about ACE-inhibitors and ARBs.Furthermore, Dr. Majd discusses the various ways in which she is involved in medical education and provides a number of resources for medical students. Dr. Sanaz Majd is a board certified family physician in San Diego, California, and creator of her own popular YouTube channel. Dr. Majd received her undergraduate degree from the University of California San Diego and her medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr. Majd is a medical writer and former host of The House Call Doctor podcast for a total of 9 years. To learn more about Dr. Majd, check her out on Twitter (@SMajdMD), Instagram (@smajdmd), Facebook, and TikTok! Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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27 min
March 29, 2020 Weekly Review #2: The State of Vaccine Development and Medications That Are Being Evaluated to Treat COVID-19 | Ted O'Connell, MD
Originally recorded March 28, 2020. In this weekend's update, Dr. O’Connell discusses the various treatments being used and vaccines that are being developed. Medications and treatments being used include Remdesivir, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine and convalescence serum. Some drugs and treatments have shown better results than others but more testing needs done. Unfortunately the first commercially available vaccines will not be ready for 12-18 months. Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for helping research the topics discussed in today's episode.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do?You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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16 min
March 28, 2020 MEDICINE: A Healthcare Leader Discusses Myths About COVID-19, Fear, and Protecting Healthcare Workers | Robert Pearl, MD
Today’s guest, Dr. Robert Pearl, is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical group, the nation’s largest medical group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Medical Group. In these roles, he led 10,000 physicians, 38,000 staff, and was responsible for the nationally recognized medical care of 5 million Kaiser Permanente members on the west and east coasts. This interview was recorded on 3/26/2020.Episode outline:Let’s start with the basics and make sure we’re all on the same page. What is COVID, how is it spread, and how is it different than other viruses?Tell us about containment efforts so far and the idea of social distancing in this effort.What is the status of vaccine development for COVID-19?What is the issue with testing for COVID-19, and why are we so far behind countries such as South Korea who have implemented large scale testing?What are the current thoughts about COVID-19 being a seasonal or a continuous virus?How is fear affecting our response to this pandemic?Influenza infects and kills many more people in the US and globally than COVID has thus far. Why are we so concerned about hospitals and the healthcare system being overwhelmed by patients with COVID-19?You recently wrote an article for Forbes titled “7 Dangerous Myths About the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.” We are going to be doing another episode on this podcast talking about some of the internet myths related to this virus, but I would like to take this opportunity to go through the 7 myths you outlined and hear what you have to say about each. The first isThe coronavirus is comparable to seasonal influenza.‘Social distancing’ doesn’t apply to young and healthy AmericansThe problem will go away as soon as we have a vaccinePeople don’t need to be tested unless they’re very sickWith the right actions, the virus can be quickly containedDoctors and nurses are adequately protected from COVID-19When scientists say “we don’t know…” it means things are worse than we thought.How do we maintain the safety and wellbeing of our healthcare workforce if the pandemic becomes a months-long battle?As a health policy expert and physician executive, what are your thoughts on the impact COVID-19 will have on the healthcare industry and on the economy.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Pearl received his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University. Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 most influential physician leaders, Dr. Pearl is an advocate for the power of integrated, prepaid, technologically advanced and physician-led healthcare delivery. He serves as clinical professor of plastic surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and is on the faculty of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches courses on strategy and leadership, and lectures on information technology and health care policy.Dr. Pearl is the author of “Mistreated: Why We Think We’re Getting Good Healthcare—And Why We’re Usually Wrong,” a Washington Post bestseller that offers a roadmap for transforming American healthcare. All proceeds from the book go to Doctors Without Borders.Dr. Pearl hosts the popular podcasts Fixing Healthcare, publishes a newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers called Monthly Musings on American Healthcare, and is a regular contributor to Forbes. He has been featured on CBS This Morning, CNBC, NPR, and in TIME, USA Today, and Bloomberg News. He published more than 100 articles in medical journals and contributed to numerous books. A frequent keynote speaker at healthcare and medical technology conferences, Dr. Pearl has addressed the Commonwealth Club, the World Healthcare Congress, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s National Quality Forum.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out https://covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do?You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD
56 min
March 28, 2020 MEDICINE: A Healthcare Leader Discusses Myths About COVID-19, Fear, and Protecting Healthcare Workers | Robert Pearl, MD
This interview was recorded on 3/26/2020. Today’s guest, Dr. Robert Pearl, is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical group, the nation’s largest medical group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Medical Group. In these roles, he led 10,000 physicians, 38,000 staff, and was responsible for the nationally recognized medical care of 5 million Kaiser Permanente members on the west and east coasts.
Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Pearl received his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University. Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 most influential physician leaders, Dr. Pearl is an advocate for the power of integrated, prepaid, technologically advanced and physician-led healthcare delivery. He serves as clinical professor of plastic surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and is on the faculty of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches courses on strategy and leadership, and lectures on information technology and health care policy.Dr. Pearl is the author of “Mistreated: Why We Think We’re Getting Good Healthcare—And Why We’re Usually Wrong,” a Washington Post bestseller that offers a roadmap for transforming American healthcare. All proceeds from the book go to Doctors Without Borders.Dr. Pearl hosts the popular podcasts Fixing Healthcare, publishes a newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers called Monthly Musings on American Healthcare, and is a regular contributor to Forbes. He has been featured on CBS This Morning, CNBC, NPR, and in TIME, USA Today, and Bloomberg News. He published more than 100 articles in medical journals and contributed to numerous books. A frequent keynote speaker at healthcare and medical technology conferences, Dr. Pearl has addressed the Commonwealth Club, the World Healthcare Congress, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s National Quality Forum.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to [email protected] or check out https://covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do?You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

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About COVID-19: Commonsense Conversations on the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Covid-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, has created a global pandemic. This show aims to educate the public via interviews with leaders in healthcare, public health and policy. You’ll…