24 episodes
Dr. Patient Heather Johnston
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 15 Ratings
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A podcast that examines how today’s healthcare system affects the doctor-patient relationship and impacts how doctors and patients experience it.
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Ep 20 Short Stories on Being a Patient
Date: 5/28/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 20 Short Stories on Being a PatientEpisode summary: I have this never-ending quest to help doctors and patients understand each other better. This collection of short stories on what it's like to be a patient are meant to do just that. These are a few years old - I wrote them when I had breast cancer in 2020-2021 and went through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Hope they paint a realistic picture for you.Guest(s): noneKey...
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Ep 19 US Drug Costs are Insane, Part 2
Date: 5/21/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 19 US Drug Costs Are Insane, Part 2Episode summary: Part 2 follows the last episode, where I reviewed how we got to where we are with insane drug costs in the US and a bit on how the Pharma system works. This week I did a deep dive on how someone can save on their medication costs. I review some cost comparing websites, online pharmacies, direct discounts from manufacturers and more.Guest(s): noneKey Terms: noneReferences:Conv...
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Ep 18. US Drug Costs are Insane, Part 1
Date: 5/07/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 18 US Drug Costs Are Insane, Part 1Episode summary: Wow, drug costs in the US have skyrocket in recent years. The popularity of Ozempic and other weight loss drugs have really brought this issue into the light lately. Why do our drugs cost so much more than the same medications sold in other countries? How is the system set up? Who sets the list price? Hear answers to all these questions and more in this episode, part 1 of a 2...
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Ep 17. Big Hospital Breakup
Date: 4/30/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 17 Big Hospital Break UpEpisode summary: I’m breaking up with my hospital. I live in Chicago, with its plethora of academic medical centers. I’ve long believed that these are generally good places to receive healthcare, but I’ve become exhausted at how hard I have to work to receive the actual care. As a retired physician, and a daughter and sister of physicians, I cannot help but to speak out about the troubling way that toda...
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Ep 16. Race and Healthcare: Teaching Med Students
Date: 4/23/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 16 Race and Healthcare: Teaching Med StudentsEpisode summary: Episode 3 of 3 of a miniseries on racial disparities in healthcare. We've heard from Linda Villarosa on how we got to where we are today and what some of the harsh realities of health disparities are, from Michael Tyler on a real life story of how his race actually impacted his care. Today we're pivoting towards solutions as I speak with Dr. Patricia Poitevien, Asso...
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Ep 15. Race and Healthcare: One Man's Story
Date: 4/16/24Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number: 15 Race and Healthcare: One Man's Story Episode summary: Last week we heard from Linda Villarosa on the impact slavery still has on our modern healthcare system and how it leads to racial health disparities in the US. Today we’ll hear from Michael Tyler, children’s author, about his specific experience with race impacting his care.Guest(s): Michael Tyler, children's author: www.michaeltylerwrites.comKey Terms: [00:36] – link t...