Beyond Clinical Medicine Podcast

Blood transfusion therapy has become a mainstay in modern medicine in the U.S. But, is it still the best solution to treat patients with severe anemia and related conditions? In this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss discusses patient blood management as an alternative approach with Dr. Aryeh Shander, an international expert in this space. Listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Google and Spotify.
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Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual observance focused on education and promotion of patient safety best practices and innovations. Patient safety is vital in every clinical scenario, and this is particularly true of emergency medicine. Guest host Dr. Heather Owen speaks with Dr. Michael Weinstock about his passion for patient safety education in emergency medicine. Listen to this episode on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Google and Spotify.
Learn more about TeamHealth's emergency medicine services: https://www.teamhealth.com/what-we-do/hospital-based-and-post-acute-clinical-practice-management/emergency-medicine/

Implicit bias is a pervasive issue in healthcare, and biases can have real impacts on care delivery and patient outcomes. In this episode guest host Brian Brown, MBA, Senior Clinical Practice Manager, Post-Acute Care, speaks with Dr. Khadeja Haye, National Medical Director, Acute Hospitalist Medicine and OB/GYN Hospitalist, about addressing biases and disparities in maternal care.
 
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Many clinicians have experienced the effects of opioid use disorder in their personal and professional lives. As the opioid epidemic continues to worsen, healthcare workers must take definitive action in treating patients with substance use disorders. In this episode, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. Randal Dabbs, Co-Founder, President of Practice Development and Chair of the Substance Use Work Group, who offers evidence-based strategies to manage opioid use disorders.
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Kristin Waite-Labbot, BSN, RN, CARN, CPRC, struggled with substance use disorders that deeply affected her life, her relationships and her career. After losing much to opioids and alcohol, she found recovery. Ultimately regaining her nursing licensure and returning to the work she loves, Kristin is now the author of An Unlikely Addict, a certified addictions registered nurse, licensed recovery coach and founder of the Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses. In this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Officer, TeamHealth, talks to Kristin about her incredible story and breaking the stigma for healthcare workers facing substance use.
 
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As COVID-19 transitions to an endemic stage, what has become known as "Long COVID" persists. But, what is Long COVID? What do we know about its presentation and complications? In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, Dr. Rob Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, discusses this with guests Dr. Ruby Sahoo, Regional Performance Director, Hospital Medicine, and Dr. Christopher Song, Assistant Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine.
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It can be difficult for clinicians to prioritize wellness; however, it's vital both for healthy work-life integration and for the successful delivery of patient care. In this episode of Beyond Clinical Medicine, guest host Frank Lee, MD, FACEP, Special Administrative Consultant, TeamHealth, and guest Jhuma Chaudhuri, MD, CHCQM, Facility Medical Director, Hospital Medicine, TeamHealth, discuss tactics to encourage well-being on your teams. Access Dr. Chaudhuri's wellness slide here: https://tinyurl.com/2dfy3aew 
 
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In 1996, Dr. Brian McMurray, Associate Director, Litigation Support Team, responded to the call to serve the people of Ukraine on medical mission. During his first trips, he discovered a life-long passion and has now returned from his 44th trip to Ukraine earlier in 2022. Listen to the full episode with host Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, as Dr. McMurray describes his incredible story of partnership with medical professionals and civilians, even amidst the country's ongoing conflict.

With the opioid epidemic in America showing troubling trends, such as a steep rise in the number of opioid-related deaths during the pandemic, healthcare professionals face increased challenges to develop better opioid prescribing habits while maintaining quality care. On this episode of the Beyond Clinical Medicine Podcast, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, interviews Dr. Nathan Schlicher, Regional Medical Director of Quality Assurance and Associate Director of Litigation Support. Dr. Schlicher is the clinical lead for the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program, a collaborative effort in Washington state to promote clinician-driven guidelines for improved opioid prescribing techniques.
 
Learn more about the Better Prescribing, Better Treatment program: https://wsma.org/better-prescribing
 
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the necessity of accessible, adaptable healthcare options. Telemedicine played a vital role throughout in ensuring the well-being of patients during isolation and quarantine. While telemedicine's benefits were spotlighted during crisis, its role in healthcare delivery is here to stay. On this episode, Dr. Robert Strauss, Chief Medical Training Officer, speaks with Dr. Joseph Chow, President, TeamHealth VirtualCare and Ambulatory Care, Medical Director, AccessNurse, about the future of telemedicine.
 
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