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Elevating confidence, culture, and cash flow for single-location dental practice owners. Dr. Dave utilizes over a decade of practice ownership and consulting experience to help dentists grow their take-home pay while spending less time at the office. He’s the author of “Dentist on a Mission” and spe...

Management

Health & Fitness

Ever wonder why some dental treatments are immediately accepted by patients while others face hesitation?    Dive into the secrets of preempting and eliminating patient objections in your dental practice with Dr. Dave!    Unearth the Six Pillars of Trust: Discover how strategic communication, emotional resonance, tailored experiences, transparency, competency, and engagement transform your patient interactions and boost treatment acceptance.     From Soil to Bloom: Learn why Dr. Dave compares the treatment acceptance process to preparing a fertile garden, and how you can apply these principles to cultivate a thriving practice.     Eliminate Doubts Before They Arise: Explore techniques to address and remove patient objections even before they surface, ensuring a smoother treatment proposal process.    Tap play now to transform your approach and see your case acceptance rates soar! Don't miss out on these practice-changing insights.   Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You’re Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!

How to Eliminate Patient Objections and Boost Case Acceptance

Is your dental team tangled in the typical blame and gossip?    Join us as we unravel the mystery behind why so many dental practices find themselves ensnared below the line and explore the transformative power of ascending to an Above-the-Line Culture.   In this episode, you'll:    Uncover Below the Line Dynamics: Explore the reasons behind the prevalence of below the line cultures in dental practices and their detrimental impact on practice efficiency.     Chart Your Path to Above the Line: Follow Dr. Dave as he shares practical steps for cultivating an above the line culture, including team training and fostering open discussions.     Harvest the Benefits: Learn about the tangible benefits of embracing an Above-the-Line Culture, from enhancing patient care to boosting overall job satisfaction among team members.    Don't miss this enlightening episode filled with strategies to enhance your dental practice dynamics.    Ready to revolutionize your team's approach and elevate patient experiences? Hit play now!   Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You’re Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!  

The Blame Fix: How To Turn Finger-Pointing into Problem-Solving in Your Dental Practice

Think stress is just a roadblock to your success? Think again!   Discover how redefining stress can turbocharge your productivity, enhance your learning, and fortify your health:    Unlock the True Power of Stress: Learn how stress, when approached with the right mindset, can become a powerful ally in your practice. Dive into the pioneering work of Stanford’s Dr. Kelly McGonigal and Dr. Alia Crum to transform your perspective.     Mindset Makeover: Explore actionable strategies to shift your view of stress from a threat to a growth opportunity, boosting resilience and sparking innovation in your dental practice.     Harness Stress for Peak Performance: Uncover how embracing stress signals your deep commitment to your goals and can be leveraged to achieve remarkable success and satisfaction.    Ready to turn the inherent stress in your dental practice into a powerhouse of growth and achievement? Listen now to start transforming your stress into your most potent tool for success!   Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You’re Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!

The Stress Myth: What Dentists Aren’t Being Told

Feeling stuck in a rut with your dental practice? Discover strategies to inject excitement and purpose back into your daily routine.   Join Dr. Dave as he draws on insights from renowned entrepreneur Paul Graham’s essay, 'How to Do What You Love.' Learn how reigniting passion can dramatically improve your dental office.   This episode offers practical advice on revitalizing your practice, enhancing team dynamics, improving patient care, and boosting profitability—all through creativity and joy.   We'll also examine the cultural reasons behind our dread of work and offer actionable steps to overcome this negative mindset.    Rethink Work Culture: How can addressing our beliefs about work lead to better financial and personal outcomes?     Enhance Team Dynamics: Is a fun and engaging work environment the key to boosting productivity?     Superior Patient Care: Discover how a happier team can provide unparalleled care and generate more word-of-mouth referrals.    Don’t resign yourself to lackluster workdays. Listen now and start revitalizing your practice into a more enjoyable and profitable endeavor!   Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: 'How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You're Currently Overwhelmed.' This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!

How To Do What You Love

Stand Out, Earn More! Join Dr. Dave in this enlightening episode as we dive into the crucial role of uniqueness in elevating dental practices.     Inspired by Mark Twain's wisdom, "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect," we invite you to reflect on how to make your dental practice uniquely successful.    Discover the Five Levels: Unpack the 'Five Levels of Dentist Distinction' and learn how each level can profoundly enhance the value you offer to your patients.     Brand Identity Insights: Gain crucial insights into crafting a unique brand identity that shapes patient perceptions and elevates your services' value.     Patient-Centric Strategies: Explore actionable strategies for aligning your practice with the needs of the patients you are most passionate about helping.    Differentiation isn’t just beneficial; it's essential. This episode provides you with the knowledge and tools to create a standout dental practice that attracts and retains patients willing to pay premium fees for distinguished services.    Transform your dental practice into a beacon of uniqueness and quality. Click to listen and start your journey to a more successful practice today!   Take the next step towards transforming your dental practice. Take Dr. Dave’s Dentists Ascend Quiz to discover the hidden potential in your business.

Why The Masses Are Asses

Relentless Dentist

How do uninvited life challenges like chronic illness or loss change us? Psychotherapist Lauren Selfridge hosts compassionate, humorous conversations with people who have been there. Through their insights and wisdom, you're invited to explore the bigger questions about life: Why are we here? What d...

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Today I’m joined by Brynn Saito: educator, organizer, and award-winning poet. Brynn’s latest collection of poetry, Under a Future Sky, was inspired by her visit to the Gila River in southern Arizona, the place where where her grandparents were imprisoned during World War II era incarceration of the Japanese American community. Together, we delve into that visit with her father and grandparents, and explore the family writing project that emerged from the journey. Along the way, we also discuss her personal health experience with endometriosis and fertility. In this conversation, Brynn examines the intergenerational impact of trauma and the healing power of storytelling. We discuss the Yonsei Memory Project, an initiative Brynn co-founded to honor Japanese American elders' experiences during World War II incarceration. We also focus on Brynn’s personal health journey, navigating endometriosis and fertility challenges, and the intersection between personal and collective healing. Brynn's poignant narrative invites us all to contemplate the transformative potential of storytelling, poetry, intergenerational dialogue, and embracing vulnerability in the pursuit of healing and connection.  Episode Highlights:   Brynn's journey to Gila River: visiting the site of her grandparents’ incarceration during World War II.   Journey through landscapes: From internment camps to fertility struggles, Brynn navigates physical and emotional terrain.   Acknowledging the past: Brynn's storytelling prompts reflection on honoring one's heritage while navigating the present.   Embracing truth: Highlighting bravery in confronting and embracing personal history.   Transformative power of storytelling: Reflecting on healing and self-discovery through narrative.   The Yonsei Memory Project: Preserving and sharing Japanese American history.   Healing through vulnerability: Brynn shares her journey of infertility and the role of poetry in transformation.   Quotes: "It's been quite healing on a multigenerational kind of scale to be able to connect through the generations about this story, about what happened to us." "It can feel scary to be curious or ask what happened…but it's never too late to open that conversation." "Have that trust and faith that healing will continue." "There's something very loving about inviting our family members to step outside of the role they've always been in." "It's about bridging generational gaps and fostering emotional expression." "Your voice is wise now, beyond kindness." "There's something about place and returning somewhere where the energy of ancestors were." "It taps into all these larger questions around just gender and power and social expectations and what it means to mother and be a mother." "Using the poetry and the writing to kind of dance with all of this has saved me.” "When you share your work with the world this way... it's almost like a relief to hear someone being open about this." "It does feel healing... just really less alone and just feeling like, ‘Oh, this is a safe place.’" "I think poetry belongs to all of us." "Sometimes I think of my poems as these little creative little children that kind of live in the world and take on a life of their own." Links:  This Is Not What I Ordered Lauren Selfridge Brynn Saito  

Multigenerational Healing, Poetry + Fertility  with Brynn Saito

This week, join me for a co-hosted episode alongside returning guest, Melissa Platt. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma, and since she last joined me, has received a Ménière's disease diagnosis. In our candid conversation, we explore the complexities of living with progressive health challenges, the impact on one's identity, and the vital role of open and honest communication. Melissa's personal journey serves as a poignant backdrop for us to understand the intricate landscape of life with a chronic health condition, and together, we share insights, laughter, and a reminder that authentic connections and understanding can profoundly influence this journey. Examining the crucial themes of connection and communication within the context of chronic illness, we also shine a light on Melissa’s experiences with Ménière's disease and how she's adapting to progressive hearing loss, as well as my experiences with multiple sclerosis and personal identity. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of genuine support networks, and share amusing anecdotes that illustrate both the humor and hurdles encountered along our respective health journeys. As you will hear, our dialogue showcases how language, resilience, and accompaniment can make a powerful difference when navigating life with chronic health conditions.  Episode Highlights:   Melissa's Ménière's disease diagnosis and her journey with progressive health challenges   The vital importance of being heard, both literally and emotionally, in our relationships   Navigating the complexities of identity and self-awareness amidst health challenges   Coping with the uncertainties surrounding future health outcomes   The value of compassion and empathy when facing adversity   Amusing miscommunication anecdotes highlighting communication hurdles   The transformative power of non-verbal communication and meaningful connection   Quotes: "I knew this hearing loss was going to happen, and that's why I've been taking steps to stay in communication, to stay in connection, no matter what." "It's not forever, even though my current self doesn't believe that." "When living a life with any kind of chronic health challenges, communication feels so important to find other human beings who you feel heard by." "I think those are two spins on the concept of being heard. One is literal and the other is more of an emotional feeling of being known and witnessed." “I was like, ‘I need to find my people.’" "The power of language in shaping self-perception and self-esteem is truly remarkable." "True connections are formed based on emotional resonance." "Don't give up because there's probably someone feeling the exact same way somewhere."   “Everybody deserves to have people they can text and say, “Guess what just happened?” Or have a deep conversation with, or just sit with and not have to talk and just be around each other - whatever it is that you desire. I think you get to choose your people.” Links:  This Is Not What I Ordered Lauren Selfridge Melissa Platt  

Ménière's Disease, Hearing Loss + Missed Communication

Joining me on the podcast today is our very special guest, Shideh Etaat, an Iranian-American writer. Shideh holds an MFA in creative writing from San Francisco State University and has recently unveiled her debut literary masterpiece, Rana Joon and the One and Only Now. Today, Shideh shares an emotionally resonant narrative, recounting the day of her police officer husband's traumatic brain injury and the following six years since.  Brace yourself for an impactful exploration of the "grief portal," a term Shideh uses to illustrate her voyage through abrupt trauma, a journey that reconnects her with spiritual insights, acceptance, and grace. In the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, Shideh demonstrates remarkable determination, ushering healing and transformation into her own life and the lives of those around her. The episode unfolds as an intriguing tapestry of themes, including steadfast devotion, the profound impact of grief, and the remarkable strength that arises from profound challenge. Join us as Shideh unveils her extraordinary odyssey through grief and beyond, a journey that will undoubtedly leave you equal parts moved and inspired to embrace your own capacity for growth and renewal. Episode Highlights:   Shideh's childhood experiences, early awareness, and anxiety   Intergenerational trauma from her family's escape during the Iranian revolution   The challenges Shideh encountered in parenthood and healing her inner child   Her husband's traumatic brain injury, and the resulting shock, fear, and resilience   Shideh's shift to a deeper spiritual perspective on her husband's condition   Mobilizing positivity and hope amid medical uncertainty   Protective denial during pregnancy, focusing on her husband's potential   Themes of devotion, grief, resilience, and finding meaning in adversity.   Quotes: "I think for me at least, a lot of parenting is about healing my inner child stuff by doing things differently with my son." "I was experiencing the situation on two levels: which was what I was seeing with my eye and what the doctors were telling me… And then I could see underneath that to the spiritual, soul-level journey of this person who I love deeply. And I felt very strongly like I was playing a role in that. "There's always some goodness you can hold on to and try and focus on." "The idea of comparing our journeys to those around us is so detrimental to our well-being." "Owning your own experience as uniquely yours–that's a beautiful definition of liberation." "I am holding life and death together. I am constantly holding opposing things inside of my body and my heart." Links:  This Is Not What I Ordered Lauren Selfridge Shideh Etaat  

Partner TBI & Journeying Through the Grief Portal

Today on "This Is Not What I Ordered," we're excited to share a special feed drop from the podcast, "Untold Stories, Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition", where Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG and CIDP to Pemphigus. This is their December 27th, 2023 episode: Prioritizing Care: Confronting Postpartum with MG  Nicole is an epidemiologist whose life took an unexpected turn with an MG diagnosis between pregnancies. She had to prioritize how she cared for herself through postpartum depression, while also adapting to parenthood with MG. Nicole discusses how her background in public health provided a foundational understanding of the condition. But ultimately by leaning on her family and caring specialists, she learned to reapproach her life with MG. Through her thoughtful insights, Nicole shares a deeper appreciation for resilience and adaptability through unforeseen health challenges. Subscribe today on Apple, Spotify, iHeart or wherever you get your podcasts!

Introducing Season 2 of Untold Stories: Life With A Severe Autoimmune Condition

My guest this week is Michelle Irving, who combines training with personal experience to offer mentorship and coaching around career and chronic illness. A gifted teacher, and a globally in-demand speaker and writer, Michelle is driven by a mission to de-shame and transform conversations around illness. Drawing upon her extensive training in somatic therapy, cancer survivorship, and women's leadership, her life's work and living legacy are dedicated to helping individuals foster positive self-relationships amidst illness, aiming for lives filled with love, meaningful work, and empowerment. Together, we explore the complexities of chronic illness and the importance of reframing our relationships with ourselves. We also discuss maintaining hope and connection during life's uncertainties, and Michelle shares her four stages of coping with the unknown. Throughout this thought-provoking episode, we’ll explore acceptance, emotional stages of navigating illness, self-compassion, and resilience. Michelle's wisdom, storytelling, and vulnerability make this episode a must-listen.   Episode Highlights:   Embracing uncertainty on the way to empowerment   Fostering self-connection during challenges   Navigating grief and resilience in life transitions   Developing self-trust step by step   Prioritizing curiosity over problem-solving   Cultivating self-trust with a “future-self” perspective   Sustaining hope and connection in life's unpredictability   Seeing chronic illness as a journey   Practicing self-compassion   Understanding emotional stages   Balancing career with self-care   Quotes: "And the one or the couple of things we lose connection to is hope because it feels dangerous. And we lose connection to our longings because it's like, “Okay, what you want has to go in a box, and you can't even open that box until you're well.”" "I'm nervous about traveling… there's little parts of me that are like, “But we really liked our couch.” And there's other parts of me. It's like, “Yeah, but we get to go to Rome.”" "Can I have compassion for myself that I can't have compassion for myself? Yes, I can do that because both things get to be true at once." "No matter where you are, it's never the end of the story." "Acceptance is the opposite of rejection. And if part of what we're doing is rejecting some element of reality, then the most loving response is essentially what you're saying is to create some acceptance of that rejection." "I think my purpose is to not abandon myself and be as connected to myself as possible, so that every moment, even if I don't know who I am in terms of identity, I know that I can trust my heart, and what my heart feels is the next right thing for me." "I need to know that I can have Thursdays to lie in bed regardless, and I need to know where to get help." "We only work with people we love. That's it. If we don't love you, and I don't mean that in a codependent way, but if this isn't a fit, it's not a fit. We don't struggle then to try and work out how to do it because it has to have some ease in the process and some delight." Links:  This Is Not What I Ordered Lauren Selfridge Michelle Irving  

Partnering With Yourself While Navigating The Unknown

This Is Not What I Ordered: conversations on chronic illness, loss + change

Welcome to Dentistry Made Simple, the podcast that’s here to help dentists like you take control of your practice, your finances, and your future.

I’m Dr. Tarun ‘TBone’ Agarwal, your trusted guide on the journey to dental success.&nbsp; I’ve been in the dental trenches for 25 years.&nbsp; From clin...

Entrepreneurship

We need to be effective first, and then efficient second.In this solo episode, I discuss how we can be effective in our practice. We often set our goals to achieve a certain amount or perform specific procedures. But how can we reach these goals quickly and yield better results? In dental practice, effectiveness and efficiency are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences. In reality, we can strive for efficiency as much as we want, but we will eventually reach a limit. O...

How to be an Effective Dental Clinic this 2024?

It's time to reset your long-time patients. In this episode, Meredith and I discuss the use of code D0150, which is typically applied to new patients but can also benefit those who have been with the practice for an extended period. Updating records comes at a cost of $20 per patient, and conducting this every 3-5 years can significantly boost earnings. Moreover, it offers patients the opportunity to review their progress and identify changes over time. Implementing this strategy may pos...

Resetting Your Long Time Patients with CDC Code D0150 - Dentistry Made Simple

Believe in the power of the front office.In this episode, Meredith and I talk about the struggles of the dental front office and how to relieve that pressure. Recognizing their potential can help them be productive and provide the best in their work. Empower and know their position and how they help present the best case to the patients for them to say yes. Having a salesperson helps the practice smoothly sign in patients from the front office to the transaction and to the procedures. In...

Relieving Pressure at The Front Desk of Your Dental Practice - 3D Dentists

In this episode, our guest Perrin DesPortes from Polaris Healthcare Partners talks about the world of equity models in dental practices. We explored multiple strategies for growth, stability, and shared success, with a focus on benefits for associates, including opportunities for ownership, shared profits, and alignment of interests with practice owners. From structuring equity deals, practical implementation considerations, and long-term planning, we highlight the importance of third-party c...

How can an Associate Dentist be a Practice Owner? | Equity Models in Dentistry

In this episode, Dr. Alessandro Devigus and I discuss the role of photography in dentistry, from its beginnings in 1998 and 1999 to today. Our experience has shown us how valuable photos can be in managing a dental practice effectively.  We recommend Mirrorless Cameras for their affordability and advanced features. For more insights into dental photography and videography, visit Dr. Alessandro’s channel.@02:43 Levels of Photography@07:11 Photography Equipment@10:48 Mirrorless vs DSLR in ...

Discover the Best Tips, and Equipment Tested in Dental Photography Dr. Alessandro Devigus

Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal

PopHealth Podcast is here to provide various thought leaders of population health the opportunity and platform to discuss the different dynamics of population health, care transitions, and readmission prevention

Beginning no later than 2024, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) required all Medi-Cal managed care organizations to have a chief health equity officer (CHEO). Valerie shares how BSC Promise Health Plan gave her the opportunity in 2022 to be its first CHEO and some of the progress she's made in her first 18 months.

Valerie Martinez- Blue Shield of California (BSC) Promise Health Plan's Chief Health Equity Officer

The California Medical Association has partnered with Health Tech 4 Medicaid (HT4M) at its upcoming 2nd annual CMA HIT Summit, "Health IT In the Safety Net." HT4M's founder Adimika Arthur, whose career has been instrumental in ensuring access to care, joins the show to share the importance of Health IT on health equity and ensuring a safety net for those that may otherwise struggle to get the care they need.

California Medical Association Partner Heath Tech 4 Medicaid's Adimika Arthur on Medicaid IT Impact

From the highlights and challenges in 2023 to what to expect in 2024 and beyond, Gavin discusses CalAIM with guests Michel Huizar, Branch Chief, DHCS Managed Care Quality and Monitoring Division, and Dora Barilla, Co-Founder, HC² Strategies.

CalAIM Leaders' 2023 Highlights & Future Outlook: DHCS' Michel Huizar & HC² Strategies Dora Barilla

Michael's history with health plans and advocacy played a key role in his recruitment to lead C4A, an organization established to advocate and collaborate on behalf of California's "Triple As." Michael shares how his organization supports older adults throughout the state and what their focus is in 2024 and ahead.

Michael Costa- Executive Director of California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A)

Under the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, Elizabeth shares how the newly created Officer of Healthcare Affordability is helping the most populous state to manage healthcare costs through growth targets and other efforts for 40M Californians.

California's Office of Healthcare Affordability with Director Elizabeth Landsberg

PopHealth Podcast

The OT Flourish Podcast (previously known as the Seniors Flourish Podcast) with Mandy Chamberlain MOTR/L showcases interviews with Occupational Therapy influencers, answers questions and discusses relevant topics for OT practitioners working with older adults.  

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Sex is an ADL! Do you address a client's sexuality or ask how they identify? These are the questions that we must ask ourselves in order to provide client centered care, keeping in mind AOTA’s Vision 2025: “As an inclusive profession, OT maximizes health, well-being and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities, through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living." Guest Devlynn Neu MS OTR/L shares their passion for bringing awareness and unity within the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as helping OT practitioners feel comfortable addressing sexuality in our practice.  Key Takeaways:  Use neutral terms - "partner," "significant other" Ask "How would you identify yourself?" Start with conversations and being open to learning about   Resources from the Show: Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults A Practical Guide To Creating Welcoming Agencies National Resource Center on LGBT Aging LGBT Aging Change, Challenge and Resilience Power Point Person-Centered Care for LGBT Older Adults Be sure to learn more from my guest Devlynn with their "LGBTIA+ 101: What do the letters mean" series on Instagram through @therainbowot, theRainbowOT.com and through their conversation with Sarah from OT4Lyfe Podcast called Inclusion, Education, and All the Colors of the Rainbow.

Let's Talk About Sex (Baby!) and Identity in the Older Adult

The biopsychosocial model and occupational therapy are the perfect match as they both focus on the biological, psychological, and social elements, as well as a person's individual experiences. It is often confused as being a biopsychosocial frame of reference, but it's not, as a model of practice helps organize a clinician's thinking and approach, vs  a frame of reference is a tool to guide one's intervention. What I love about this model, is that it really puts the person first - but wait, I know what you are thinking, "I am an OT practitioner and I already do put my patient's needs first!" But wait! Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR and owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions digs in, gives some examples, and shows us how to use this model to maximize our outcomes. Subscribe Apple | Stitcher | iHeart → 3 Key Takeaways  Utilizing the biopsychosocial model in occupational therapy can help be a more holistic practitioner Using the biopsychosocial model can help you be more client centered and have better outcomes It can help address more psychological factors in a medical model   Resources from the Show Links, resources and specific recommendations from Rafi Using Therapeutic Use of Self to Maximize Occupational Therapy Outcomes Occupational Therapy Documentation: The Ultimate Guide to Simplify Your Documentation Click Here to Get:  Skilled Terminology Quick Reference with Key Phrases for Billing and Reimbursement Cheat Sheet Research:   The Biopsychosocial Model: Application to Occupational Therapy Practice  A Biopsychosocial Approach for Addressing Chronic Pain in Everyday Occupational Therapy Practice  Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode!     Wanting MORE OT Resources? The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab   

The Biopsychosocial Model and Occupational Therapy

Caregiving is hard.  Listen to the personal story Katherine Ayala OTA, shares about being a caregiver to both her mother and father while finishing up occupational therapy school. Stories like hers give us, as healthcare professionals, a perspective to help us love, forgive, strive and be the best we can be.  A special thank you to Katherine for sharing her story.  → 3 Key Takeaways  Caregiving is a hard role, especially when it isn't a role you have planned. "Balance" is more than difficult to achieve and having family support helps. Caregiving can change (strengthen and/or stress) family dynamics.  Resources:  23 popular online and in-person caregiver support groups to share with caregivers Caring for Yourself or Other Caregivers Additional information on how to talk to caregivers to help with carrying out recommendations Thank You For Listening I really appreciate you choosing to listen to and supporting the Seniors Flourish podcast. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it and taking a minute to leave an honest review and rating for the show in iTunes. It really helps in reaching fellow OT practitioners, students and those curious about the OT profession. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes to make sure that you never miss an episode!     Wanting MORE OT Resources?  The Learning Lab Membership is the #1 source that helps you save time and feel more confident in your practice through clinical support, HUNDREDS of treatment ideas, patient handouts, resources, EBP journal club + more! Join today at SeniorsFlourish.com/LearningLab     

The Caregiver Experience From a Personal OTA Perspective

The Patient Driven Payment System (PDPM) for occupational therapy practitioners in SNFs is a hot topic these days. I get questions about what does PDPM mean for therapy and what is PDPM's impact on therapy services all the time and listen to the stories on how this change of payment systems have impacted services provided and jobs. I was fortunate to be able to get some of your questions answered by Sabrena McCarley MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, who not only presents the webinars for AOTA on PDPM, but eat, breathes and sleeps PDPM because of her positions as the Director of Quality, RehabCare, a Board Member at Large of NARA (National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies), a Medical Advisory Panel Member for the Living In Place Institute and an AOTPAC Ambassador for the AOTA. She was able to answer those burning questions that you were wondering, clearing up some misconceptions and providing some concrete examples on what we can do as occupational therapy professionals to help us maintain our professionalism, ethics and feel empowered through these changes. In addition, with the changes, many facilities are increasing group therapy sessions and many of you are looking for group therapy ideas. So, I decided to  put together a list of suggested group ideas to get you going, as well as how to justify that working in a group can still target those performance components needed to work toward their goals. Resources from the Show: FAQs on PDPM for practitioners to easily access in order to understand what PDPM is and to “arm” themselves with the regulations when speaking with their employer:  https://www.cms.gov/medicare/medicare-fee-for-service-payment/snfpps/pdpm.html Occupational Therapy Goal Writing, Objective Measures + Goals Bank (for adults!) Ebook Documentation Series and pdf on Skilled Terminology  People are searching for group treatment ideas, so some resources include:  I created a list of some group therapy ideas and ways to work on components while still focusing on the patient's goals here to download for free, You can become a Learning Lab member with tons of group ideas and brainstorming how to make groups effective, client centered and (dare I say it?!?) FUN and I also share group ideas from time to time on Instagram 

PDPM Q & A: Your Questions Answered!

What do we need to do to promote occupational therapy? Do we have to? How do we define occupational therapy and what we "do" for our patients? Brock Cook OT, the host of the occupational therapy podcast, Occupied, and I dive into these questions and hash out how OT's distinct value is communicated in healthcare, with out patients, our coworkers and communities. Also, check out all the the occupational therapy podcasts at OTpodcasts.com

Promoting OT, Advocating and Marketing Our Distinct Value

The OT Flourish Podcast

With help from leading experts, dark web entrepreneurs, and a homegrown house band, Toxicologists Howard Greller (@heshiegreshie) and Dan Rusyniak (@drusyniak) take you on an entertaining and educational journey into the field of Medical Toxicology.

Special thanks to our announcer,  Josh Shelov (@s...

 Welcome home, listeners! Sit back, relax, and join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard; (@heshiegreshie) as they learn how to prevent scorpions from coming home, explore pharmacogenetics, and explore the incredible importance of mentorship, representation, diversity, and equality with Dr. Ayrn O’Connor (@MedToxPGx). Stay safe, wash your hands, physically distance, and wear a mask. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Delicious Links  Just in case you move to Arizona, here are  5 Simple Ways to Deter Scorpions. Not my face! Some unusual locations for snakebites have been reported. Some information related to the business of Medical Toxicology, including billing and reimbursement for bedside toxicology practice, a medical toxicology admitting service or dedicated toxicology unit, the impact of a toxicology service on the ICU, or among inpatients discharged with a poisoning-related diagnosis, lessons learned and the impact of a specialty code on private practice. Women In Toxicology and the move Towards Gender Equality in Medical Toxicology. There is a beneficial impact of patient-physician racial concordance that impacts infant and maternal mortality, HIV care, cancer screening, provider visits and overall communication. Mentorship in the health professions, and doing it with intention. So now I’m a mentor, what’s in it for me?  Special Thanks Thank you for your continued support. We missed you and hope to provide more in 2021. As always, we are looking for feedback - comments, questions, suggestions, recipes, etc. Let us know. Reach us at @toxandhound. We want to hear from you!  We love doing this podcast, and hope you do as well. If you like what you hear, maybe you’d like to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you to our house band Pretty Simple Duo (@prettysimpleduo), now reincarnated as  Bloomington Delta Music (@BloomDeltaMusic), our announcer Josh Shelov (@shelovj), and Reverend Matt Winston and High Priestess Amy Winston of Witness Protection Products. Ad at 27:23 . . . Acknowledgements Music "Funkorama" by Kevin MacLeod. License: CC BY. Sound effects from bbc.co.uk – © copyright BBC, and zapsplat.com. Do Infinite Good by Nick Fewings and We Have Coffee by Leon Bublitz both on unsplash.com. Interested in #FOAMtox? Like this podcast? Take a gander at The Tox and The Hound. It’s like a podcast, but for your eyes. Listen on  iTunes or Spotify! Earholes happy? Rate and review! Show the love!

For The Greater Good

 We’re back! Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard; (@heshiegreshie) as they explore the GI tract of the city, build a career of excrement, and determine which bathroom is the cleanest with Dr. Peter Chai (@PeterRchai). We hope that everyone stays safe, washes their hands and wears a mask. Let’s beat this virus together. Delicious Links  It’s robots all the way down, influencing many of us in countless ways. From the Fembots, to the Daleks, to Bender. You can make a battery out of almost anything, from a potato, to pennies, to an apple, to a lemon. Although, there are those that would find the latter UNACCEPTABLE. The future is filled with possibility. There are myriad technologies applicable to medicine and toxicology that range from wearable head-mounted devices, to ingestible sensors. There are approaches that can be used to help combat the opioid crisis. From an individual level, using digital pills to measure ingestion patterns, to the community, analyzing opioid exposure in wastewater. The technology can also be used to measure medication adherence and help influence adherence interventions. There’s even current research analyzing wastewater applicable to the COVID-19 crisis. You’ll never really want to know How Dirty Is Your Bathroom . . . But you can also use technology to help keep it clean. There are, naturally,  methods to eliminate poop splash from the splash zone. And, of course, Everything Comes Down To Poo from Scrubs  Special Thanks Thank you for your continued support. As always, we are looking for feedback - comments, questions, suggestions, recipes, etc. Let us know. Reach us at @toxandhound. We want to hear from you!  We love doing this podcast, and hope you do as well. If you like what you hear, maybe you’d like to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you to our house band Pretty Simple Duo (@prettysimpleduo) feat. Julia Helene and McKenzie Taylor, our announcer Josh Shelov (@shelovj), and Reverend Matt Winston of Witness Protection Products. Ad at 25:00 . . . Music "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod. License: CC BY Interested in #FOAMtox? Like this podcast? Take a gander at The Tox and The Hound. It’s like a podcast, but for your eyes. Listen on  iTunes or Spotify! Earholes happy? Rate and review! Show the love! Toilet Paper and Mask by engin akyurt We Have Coffee by Leon Bublitz

Inside Out

 Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard; (@heshiegreshie) as they explore the world of gene editing with Dr. Jillian Theobald (@JillianTheobald). Dive deep into CRISPR and how it is revolutionizing the way we view the genome and what can be done with it, both good and bad. From Bristle blocks to genetic terrorism, it’s a warm hand-knit Holiday Snuggie™ for you to enjoy the end of the year. Happy Holidays from everyone here at Dantastic HQ! Delicious Links  Here are a few videos that give an overview of CRISPR and how it works, including a TED talk from Jennifer Doudna who co-invented the technique. Here’s a great episode of Radiolab that also discusses CRISPR. Here’s  Part 1 from 2015, and then the  update from 2017. “It’s you, Daddy!” Bristle blocks, an indelible toy from childhood. How your  morning yogurt revolutionized gene editing. CRISPR is a powerful tool. Many now see this easy-to-use technique as a  threat to national safety. Or an  uncertain future for humanity. While it can  certainly be used nefariously, CRISPR can also help to determine the characterization of putative cancer genes. Or, you can  build a better vaccine. Or cure a devastating neuromuscular disease like Duchenne muscular dystrophy?  There’s a CRISPR for that. Some even try to build a better self by  biohacking their genes. Whenever I read a story of self-experimentation, I always have to link to  Who Goes First? The Story of Self-Experimentation in Medicine by Lawrence K. Altman. Got Mutation? Advanced gene editing can correct one base pair at a time. Even the tomatoes aren’t safe. How CRISPR is revolutionizing crops. Just because  we can kill all the mosquitos, should we? Here are the  most important gene editing stories of 2019.  Special Thanks Thank you for your continued support. As always, we are looking for feedback - comments, questions, suggestions, recipes, etc. Let us know. Reach us at @toxandhound. We want to hear from you!  We love doing this podcast and hope you do as well. If you like what you hear, maybe you’d like to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you to our house band Pretty Simple Duo (@prettysimpleduo), our announcer Josh Shelov (@shelovj), and Reverend Matt Winston of Witness Protection Products. Ad at 26:51 . . . Music "Jingle Bells" by Kevin MacLeod. License: CC-BY Interested in #FOAMtox? Like this podcast? Take a gander at The Tox and The Hound. It’s like a podcast, but for your eyes. Listen on  iTunes or Spotify! Earholes happy? Rate and review! Show the love!

All I Want for Christmas is Two New Base Pairs

 Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard; (@heshiegreshie) as they set out to change the conversation about substance use with Bill Kinkle (@billkinkle). This one comes with a warning. We will discuss graphic descriptions of drug use, addiction behaviors and stigmatizing language. Help us to end the stigma associated with addiction. Take the pledge.  We pledge to use compassionate, person-centered language when discussing a person with a substance use disorder, and to stop the stigma associated with addiction. Words matter. We pledge to use better ones.  Delicious Links  As we will continue to repeat over and over, words matter. There’s evidence that word choice impacts on recovery. Biased labels influence medical care and perceptions by health professionals, although it's not so clear for individuals in recovery. Dan is taller than Howard. Dan is better at podcasting. Therefore, taller people are better at podcasting. Think that those things are related? Well, maybe in this case, yes. But, you may be suffering from Berkson’s Bias (or Paradox) . . . Don't treat Berkson’s bias with Maslow's hammer . . . Decriminalization works.  Just ask the Portuguese. Institutionalized racism and the war on drugs. Highlighting the analogy of diabetes, albeit in a tongue in cheek fashion. The Use of Insulin in the Treatment of Diabetes: An Analogy to Methadone Maintenance A really good twitter thread from Renee Johnson, looking for suggestions ways to address misperceptions about substance use. Safe injection sites.  Another excellent tool in the battle. Why don't we approach substance use disorders like other illnesses with risk mitigation strategies and looking for the root causes?  Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and social determinants of health may be the direction to follow. Learn more about the neurobehavioral underpinnings of addiction with Dr. Andy Chambers in one of our earlier episodes,  Life Is a Highway (S01E07). A  fascinating look by Maia Szalavitz at addiction that challenges the idea that it is a disease with a radical perspective. If you want more resources by people who are really good at this, check out Changing The Narrative. Special thanks to them for inspiring this episode. Listen to more of Bill at the Health Professionals in Recovery podcast. Or check out their website or twitter account (@ HPIRPodcast). Read more of Bill’s story here. You really only need to watch this to understand. Narcan Saved my Daddy.   Bill with his son Micah in the waiting room of a local urgent care. At the time of this photo, Bill was in acute opioid withdrawal, which negates the idea that people who use drugs don’t care about anything except drugs. Special Thanks Thank you for your continued support. As always, we are looking for feedback - comments, questions, suggestions, recipes, etc. Let us know. Reach us at @toxandhound. We want to hear from you!  We love doing this podcast, and don’t want to stop (Dan . . . ) It takes a lot of time and effort to produce each episode. Like what you hear? Buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you to our house band Pretty Simple Duo (@prettysimpleduo), our announcer Josh Shelov (@shelovj), and Reverend Matt Winston of Witness Protection Products. Interested in #FOAMtox? Like this podcast? Take a gander at The Tox and The Hound. It’s like a podcast, but for your eyes. Listen on  iTunes or Spotify! Earholes happy? Rate and review! Show the love!  

Am Vs Have

  Join Dan (@drusyniak) &Howard; (@heshiegreshie) as they get deep into the nephron with Dr. Josh King (@nephrotox). Gather round as we quote Homer Smith, learn why we have a heart (to pump blood to the kidneys, ‘natch), trigger Howard about lithium, and always remember to request the right dose of dialysis. Delicious Links  The one, the only, Homer William Smith. "Superficially, it might be said that the function of the kidneys is to make urine; but in a more considered view, one can say that the kidneys make the stuff of philosophy itself."  A great article that frames our discussion of how to define kidney injury, Han and Bonventre 2004 "This is analogous to beginning the treatment of patients with acute myocardial infarction 48–72 hours after the coronary occlusion."  Here are the AKIN criteria for acute kidney injury And a nice review of biomarkers in acute kidney injury Learn about the signs and symptoms of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome and the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hemodialysis emergencies. For the DIY crowd, the  CKD-EPI equation and calculator (AKA where that GFR on the labs comes from) Dr. Mitch Halperin’s fantastic physiology study of toluene and why it doesn’t cause RTA . . . Nice review of Balkan endemic nephropathy (and aristolochic acid) The EXTRIP workgroup for extracorporeal treatment of poisoning Here’s the paper by Amdisen and Skjoldborg that showed lithium exiting the CSF in 1969 Here are some more Dad jokes if you didn’t get enough from this episode . . . and of course, this.  Special Thanks Thank you for your continued support. As always, we are looking for feedback - comments, questions, suggestions, recipes, etc. Let us know. Reach us at @toxandhound. We want to hear from you! Thank you to our house band Pretty Simple Duo (@prettysimpleduo), our announcer Josh Shelov (@shelovj), and Reverend Matt Winston of Witness Protection Products. Ad at 30:03 . . . Music "Pamgaea" by Kevin MacLeod. License: CC BY.  The Bean! By Ravi Patel Interested in #FOAMtox? Like this podcast? Take a gander at The Tox and The Hound. It’s like a podcast, but for your eyes. Listen on  iTunes or Spotify! Earholes happy? Rate and review! Show the love!

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Periodic Effects focuses on the science and business of cannabis. Wayne Schwind, the CEO & Founder of Periodic Edibles, hosts the show. With his background in Chemical Engineering, Wayne dives deep with future leaders inside the cannabis industry. Educational insights on cannabinoids, terpenes, endo...

What’s next for this podcast? Does it live on? Or come to its eventual end, as all things eventually do?  

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[Consulting Call] In 2022, the FDA issued more warning letters to CBD companies than ever. To address this, Graham Lipsman, an engineer and eCommerce consultant, developed a tool for cannabis and hemp companies called Simple Certs.  Will it work as a compliance tool? Should it pivot to a marketing tool? We analyze and judge the idea in this episode. 

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Join Dr. Codi Peterson, PharmD, as we dive into the world of hash and the unique terpenes that make it different from cannabis flower. In this episode, Codi we investigate a terpene only found in "Hashishene”, and explore the effects it may have on the user.    We also discuss the challenges of studying terpene effects, as well as the limited availability of hash on the market. Article we discuss - What is Hashishene? Examining the unique chemistry of hashish   

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Hosted by Adam Meakins and Greg Lehman The "Not Another F**king" Physio Podcast promises to be unlike any other! Be prepared for critical critique, dubious debate, quirky questions and lots of bad language!

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072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay

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Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?

In this last episode of the year, Greg and Adam review some recent literature on spontaneous ACL healing, the cult that is NKT and some promising signs for 2023. To find out about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023

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In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Michael Rathleff to discuss his work and thoughts on exercise for pain. To find out more about Michaels work click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff

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Ask Kiefer Anything – Understanding Your Body, Injury, Recovery, and Menopause

In this short podcast, Kiefer reviews the 3 COVID-19 vaccines that are on the horizon. 

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Taking a Sober Look

In part 2 of today's podcast, Kiefer is joined again by audience member Henrik.

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In today's podcast, Kiefer is joined by audience member Henrik for 2 part series.

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Ask Kiefer Anything - Methylation, Mindset, And Patterns

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Navigating breastfeeding as an EM physician

In the previous two episodes, we explored some of the challenges related to fertility and pregnancy for EM physicians. In the final episode of our three part series, we take it one step further to discuss yet another challenge: breastfeeding. Of course, fed is always best, and there are many reasons to formula feed, but providing breastmilk is very important to many families. For EM physicians, choosing to breastfeed usually means figuring out how to pump and store milk while you’re on shift. This can be daunting, especially for residents and junior physicians. How do you find time to sneak away? Is there an easily accessible pumping room close by? Will you feel supported by colleagues and your department? We cover these questions and much more with experts, Dr. Claire Abramoff, and Dr. Shada Rouhani. 

Does your ED have policies to support breastfeeding and pumping? Share your experience with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com

Hosts:

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guests:

Dr. Claire Abramoff, Assistant professor at Jefferson, Sidney Kimmel Medical Center College and Assistant Residency Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Shada Rouhani, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Emergency Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA

Resources:

Practice Management Breastfeeding Disasters and Solutions for EPs, by Claire Abramoff, MD, for Emergency Medicine News, March 14, 2023. 

Cleveland Manchanda EC, Vogel LD, Kass D, Rouhani SA. Best Practices for Lactation Support at Conferences and Standardized Testing Centers. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Feb;135(2):475-478. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000003661. PMID: 31923075.

McDonald L, Illg Z, Dow A, Gunaga S. Maternity Experiences and Perceptions of Emergency Medicine Physicians. Spartan Med Res J. 2021 Apr 13;6(1):22009. doi: 10.51894/001c.22009. PMID: 33870004; PMCID: PMC8043905.
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

Navigating Breastfeeding As An EM Physician

In this episode, we delve into a pivotal multi-center study validating the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) prediction rules for using CT imaging in children with blunt abdominal and minor head trauma. We discuss with the authors the study's impact, how these validated rules can optimize pediatric trauma care, minimize radiation risks, and what this means for emergency practices worldwide. This conversation not only sheds light on the study's intricate processes and outcomes, but also emphasizes the vital role of evidence-based guidelines in enhancing patient safety and care quality.

Host:

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guests:

Dr. Nate Kuppermann, Pediatric Emergency Physician, Professor and Chair of the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine, Founding Chair of the PECARN Steering Committee

Dr. James Holmes, Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Resources:

Holmes JF, Yen K, Ugalde IT, Ishimine P, Chaudhari PP, Atigapramoj N, Badawy M, McCarten-Gibbs KA, Nielsen D, Sage AC, Tatro G, Upperman JS, Adelson PD, Tancredi DJ, Kuppermann N. PECARN prediction rules for CT imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt abdominal or minor head trauma: a multicentre prospective validation study. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024 May;8(5):339-347. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00029-4. PMID: 38609287.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(24)00029-4/abstract
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

PECARN Spotlight: Tools Validated

Pregnancy is common during medical training and in the early years as an attending physician, as these stages often align with individuals’ reproductive potential. The experience can vary widely depending on factors such as workplace dynamics, scheduling, and the physical demands of the job. But let’s be real - running around a busy ED while carrying extra weight, feeling nauseated (maybe vomiting), and managing all of the physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy is a real challenge that many of us have lived. There are numerous considerations to navigate, from how we wish to be perceived as a team member to the risks posed by the workload on our bodies. Additionally, departmental or hospital policies may have financial implications that further complicate the situation. Join us as and Dr. Katren Tyler - EM physician and mother of two - as we break it all down.

This the second episode in our three part series on infertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding as an Emergency Physician. If  you missed it, go back and check out part 1! And stay tuned for our final episode of the series where we’ll delve into some of the challenges surrounding breastfeeding and pumping in the ED. 

Does your ED have policies to help support people through pregnancy? Share your experience with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com

Hosts:

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guests:

Katren Tyler, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Vice Chair of Geriatric Emergency Medicine and Wellness at UC Davis

Resources:

Tips for Pregnancy EM Physicians, by Sandra Williams, DO (ACEP)

MacVane CZ, Fix ML, Strout TD, et al. Congratulations, You're Pregnant! Now About Your Shifts . . . : The State of Maternity Leave Attitudes and Culture in EM. West J Emerg Med. 2017 Aug;18(5):800-810. doi: 10.5811/westjem.2017.6.33843. Epub 2017 Jul 17. PMID: 28874931; PMCID: PMC5576615.
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

Navigating Pregnancy As An EM Physician

This the first episode in our three part series on infertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding as an Emergency Physician. In this installment, we shine a light on the often unspoken struggles of infertility among physicians, specifically focusing on the emergency medicine community. Join us and expert, Dr. Melissa Parsons, as we delve into the personal experiences, professional challenges, and nuanced perspectives of emergency physicians navigating the complex journey of infertility.

In part two, we’ll explore what it’s like to be a pregnant as an EM physician, and in our final episode of the series, we’ll talk about some of the challenges surrounding breastfeeding and pumping in the ED. 

Do you have questions about fertility as an EM Physician? Or want to share your own experience?  Hit us up on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com

Hosts:

Dr. Sarah Medeiros, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guests:

Dr. Melissa Parsons, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Residency Program Director at University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, FL

Resources:

Physicians should talk about the F word: fertility. Melissa E. Parsons, MD Physician  March 3, 2019. KevinMD.com 

Levy MS, Kelly AG, Mueller C, et al. Psychosocial Burdens Associated With Family Building Among Physicians and Medical Students. JAMA Intern Med. 2023 Sep 1;183(9):1018-1021. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.2570. PMID: 37486671; PMCID: PMC10366942.

Parsons M, Mannix A, Gore K, et al. The current landscape of emergency medicine resident scheduling. AEM Educ Train. 2024 Jan 16;8(1):e10926. doi: 10.1002/aet2.10926. PMID: 38235394; PMCID: PMC10790185..

Pfennig CL, Wilson CA, Britt TW, et al. A comparative analysis on fertility success among physician specialties. Acad Emerg Med. 2022 Jun;29(6):792-794. doi: 10.1111/acem.14463. Epub 2022 Feb 27. PMID: 35178827; PMCID: PMC9305146.
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Thank you to the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine for supporting this podcast and to Orlando Magaña at OM Productions for audio production services.

Navigating Infertility As An EM Physician

If you practice in emergency medicine you probably live on the look out for sepsis.  You likely follow the 2016 Sepsis-3 guidelines for adults which really was a paradigm shift from an infection-associated SIRS, to infection-associated organ dysfunction with the SOFA score or sequential organ failure assessment score of at least 2 points in patients with suspected infection. However, the definition of sepsis in kids was not updated at that time in part because SOFA was not studied in children. That means that our current pediatric guidelines are from 2005! Good news though! The Phoenix sepsis criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children were derived and validated by the international SCCM Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force and we interviewed two of the task force members to help us operationalize it on our podcast.

Connect with us on social media @empulsepodcast or at ucdavisem.com

Host:

Dr. Julia Magaña, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UC Davis

Guests:

Dr. Halden Scott, Associate Professor of pediatrics a the university of Colorado and pediatric emergency physician at the children’s hospital Colorado

Dr. Fran Balamuth, Associate professor of pediatrics at Perlman school of medicine at the university of Pennsylvania, attending physician in the ED at CHOP, co-director of the pediatric sepsis program at CHOP

Resources:

The Phoenix sepsis criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children. Schlapbach LJ, Watson RS, Sorce LR, Argent AC, Menon K, Hall MW, Akech S, Albers DJ, Alpern ER, Balamuth F, Bembea M, Biban P, Carrol ED, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, DeWitt PE, Evans I, Flauzino de Oliveira C, Horvat CM, Inwald D, Ishimine P, Jaramillo-Bustamante JC, Levin M, Lodha R, Martin B, Nadel S, Nakagawa S, Peters MJ, Randolph AG, Ranjit S, Rebull MN, Russell S, Scott HF, de Souza DC, Tissieres P, Weiss SL, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Kissoon N, Zimmerman JJ, Sanchez-Pinto LN, Bennett TD; Society of Critical Care Medicine Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock. JAMA. 2024 Feb 27;331(8):665-674. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.0179. PMID: 38245889; PMCID: PMC10900966.
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