As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, hosts Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor.

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SYNPOSIS

The discussion covers Dr. Lee’s journey into health policy and advocacy, his experiences with political figures like Barack Obama, and the importance of compassionate patient care through his concept of ‘The Patient is U’ (TPIU). Dr. Lee shares insights on the intersection of healthcare and politics, addresses challenges in the current medical system, and emphasizes the need for empathy and good stewardship in medical practice.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

03:39 - Dr. Lee’s Journey into Policy and Advocacy

11:46 - The Role of Otolaryngologists in Leadership

15:14 - Practicing TPIU: Treating Patients as You Would Want to Be Treated

20:20 - Dr. Lee’s Early Influences in Malaysia

29:32 - Healthcare Economics and Quality

31:48 - Complexities in Healthcare Decisions

36:31 - Reflections on a Medical Career

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RESOURCES

BackTable+ for ENT

https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent

Official TPIU Organization Link

https://tpiu.org/about/

TPIU

https://tpiu.org/k-j-lee-md-received-the-2024-distinguished-service-award/