Happy National Doctors Day! 🪽🩺

This year’s theme, “Wings & Stethoscopes: Healers of Hope,” reflects the idea that doctors selflessly and tirelessly work to lift up America’s families through two powerful symbols.

https://nationaldoctorsday.org/celebrate/

INTRO

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Guest: Matthew Tyler, MD, FAAHPM

-Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri

-Medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

-Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago

-Gamer who loves Nintendo Switch

-Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howtotrainyourdoctor?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

1. Story (theme) Dr. G recently rewatched “Breaking Bad” https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/ where the doctor character (with the mustard on his white coat) diagnoses the main character with inoperable lung cancer. The news is shocking, to say the least.

2. Educate -Teaching point “So many patients/caregivers tell me they never know what to ask their doctors - I want to change that. My goal is to empower patients/caregivers with questions, communication tips, and medical insight to be savvier navigators of the healthcare system.” https://x.com/pallidad/status/1611019774871437320?s=46&t=3gA5xIkblMI3-C6jInh53w

Navigating Treatment options requires:

-Healthcare literacy

-Emotional stability

-Community of support

🚫Issue: Gatekeeping that misunderstands PALLIATIVE CARE is needed alongside treatment. (Consult early❗️)

SPIKES: a framework for breaking bad news to patients with cancer https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20682509/

- Setting scene

- Perception of understanding

- Invitation to share news

- Knowledge

- Express empathy

- Summary

“Train” your doctor by defining what’s important to YOU. Define treatment success by using Dr. Tyler’s tips. Do not wait for the doctor to identify your GOALS of CARE (GOC) and quality of life when dealing with an incurable illnesses.

3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://howtotrainyourdoctor.com/

Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com

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