Lessons My Patients Taught Me

Elliot Davidson MD
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I have been practicing family medicine for 40 years and teaching it for 24 years. If you are paying attention, you should be learning with every interaction. Here I share some helpful lessons I have picked up along the way. I also tap into the learning of some very smart people.

  1. Where Medicine Meets Mission: A Conversation with Dr. Teri Lash-Ritter. #76

    FEB 22

    Where Medicine Meets Mission: A Conversation with Dr. Teri Lash-Ritter. #76

    In this insightful interview, Dr. Teri Lash-Ritter shares her journey from family medicine to healthcare leadership, emphasizing the art of medicine, cultural competence, and the future of AI in healthcare. Discover practical pearls for residents, the impact of global health experiences, and her vision for compassionate, innovative leadership.

    21 min
  2. Innovation in Ireland: Biotech CEO Eric K Mangiardi. #75

    FEB 16

    Innovation in Ireland: Biotech CEO Eric K Mangiardi. #75

    Eric k. Mangiardi, Biotech CEO of Q3 Medical Device Limited, located in Dublin Ireland, shares his unique perspective on health care delivery with innovative biodegradable stents useful in Gastroenterology, Urology and beyond.

    36 min

  3. FEB 2

    AI versus Human Doctor #74

    Would you rather have an AI doctor or a human doctor? Is AI ready for prime time. Dr. Davidson weighs in.

    8 min
  4. Lessons in Psychiatry with Dr. Don Malone Jr. #73

    JAN 20

    Lessons in Psychiatry with Dr. Don Malone Jr. #73

    Psychiatrist Dr. Don Malone Jr. shares profound lessons from his 36 years in practice and from his research in the areas of anxiety and the use of anabolic steroids. He also shares the challenges and solutions he found as a leader within the Cleveland Clinic Health System.

    37 min
  5. Toward a Better Death: A Conversation with Kevin Dieter, MD. #72

    JAN 13

    Toward a Better Death: A Conversation with Kevin Dieter, MD. #72

    Hospice and Palliative Care Expert and Family Physician Dr. Kevin Dieter shares his approach to being with the dying. He explains why this is a journey of spiritual discovery and that each family and each patient find their own path, often made easier with the guidance and wisdom of experience.

    47 min
  6. Renaissance Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Doug Harley. #71

    12/15/2025

    Renaissance Doctor: A Conversation with Dr. Doug Harley. #71

    In this engaging podcast, Dr. Doug Harley shares his journey into family medicine, the invaluable lessons learned from patients, and the importance of vulnerability in the physician-patient relationship. He discusses his organizational strategies for patient care, the integration of osteopathic manipulative therapy, and the challenges faced in medical education during the pandemic. Dr. Harley emphasizes the significance of organized medicine and the need for physicians to be involved in shaping the future of healthcare. He reflects on personal health experiences that have deepened his connection with patients and outlines his new role in education and primary care, highlighting the impact of AI in enhancing patient care. The conversation concludes with insights on balancing responsibilities and finding joy in the practice of medicine.

    33 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Are You Doing Good? A Conversation with Joseph Zarconi, MD. #70

    Kidney Specialist, Chairman of Internal Medine and award winning medical educator, Dr. Joe Zarconi, shares his wit and wisdom about the importance of human stories and the difference between doing good and doing well.

    52 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Life is Precious. #69

    Just in time for Thanksgiving, Dr Davidson shares why some patient experiences and personal connections are precious and meaningful.

    10 min
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I have been practicing family medicine for 40 years and teaching it for 24 years. If you are paying attention, you should be learning with every interaction. Here I share some helpful lessons I have picked up along the way. I also tap into the learning of some very smart people.

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