Meaningful Medicine

Shieva Khayam-Bashi & Nicole Hohenstein
Meaningful Medicine

Meaningful Medicine is a podcast that highlights stories of health care professionals who have found a sense of meaning, resilience and joy in their work. In an unpredictable and challenging world with high burnout rates, this is a podcast where incredible individuals share their most meaningful patient experiences and focus on those moments of positivity and joy that sparked their love of healthcare and changed the way they practice medicine. Visit our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWx2oRlP53dQdu87kj-KMbg

  1. FEB 28

    On AI in Medicine with Dr. Bob Wachter

    In this captivating episode, join hosts Nicole and Shieva as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bob Wachter, the eminent Chief of Medicine at UCSF. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of Generative AI, discussing historical challenges in early healthcare initiatives, notably the rollout of the electronic medical record. Dr. Wachter describes how AI will become a valuable ally for clinicians, lightening their workload by seamlessly handling tasks such as crafting meticulous clinical notes, expediting insurance authorization requests, and skillfully summarizing complex patient records. Importantly, Dr. Wachter discusses the pitfalls of AI in medicine, specifically inherent biases, hallucinations and the propensity to lead to clinician automation and complacency. Dr. Wachter discusses the potential for how AI will change the healthcare workforce and hopefully lead to a safer and more affordable healthcare system. Don't miss this insightful episode about the future of artificial intelligence in medicine. To learn more about Dr. Bob Wachter: X: @bob_wachter  https://medicine.ucsf.edu/people/robert-wachter https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/26/science/review-digital-doctor-robert-wachter.html Articles: https://www.aha.org/hhnmag/6561-ways-artificial-intelligence-will-transform-health-care https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/11/426716/how-artificial-intelligence-could-transform-health-care https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812615 https://blog.research.google/2024/01/amie-research-ai-system-for-diagnostic_12.html

    51 min
  2. 08/16/2023

    On Indigenous Health in Medicine

    In this episode Dr. Kathy Morsea, a highly dedicated Native physician providing care to the Navajo community in New Mexico, explores the many health and resource disparities experienced by the indigenous population. Dr. Morsea discusses the impacts of lack of basic needs like clean air and electricity, food deserts and COVID-19 as well as the overall poorer health status of the indigenous population compared to other Americans. Join us for an enlightening discussion, as Dr. Morsea shares the joys, challenges and the crucial needs for improving the health of Indigenous communities. To learn more about Dr. Morsea: https://www.topnpi.com/nm1770513202/dr-kathryn-morsea Articles discussed: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/analysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor https://www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/health/analysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor?amp_gsa=1&_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16836056318251&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Fhealth%2Fanalysis-covid-19-shortened-native-american-life-expectancy-but-its-not-the-only-factor https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8936100/#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20death%20rates%20in%20the%20young%20adult%20and%20middle,Native%20Americans%20in%20both%20years. Music by -  Glasses on the Table by Crowander

    43 min

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Meaningful Medicine is a podcast that highlights stories of health care professionals who have found a sense of meaning, resilience and joy in their work. In an unpredictable and challenging world with high burnout rates, this is a podcast where incredible individuals share their most meaningful patient experiences and focus on those moments of positivity and joy that sparked their love of healthcare and changed the way they practice medicine. Visit our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWx2oRlP53dQdu87kj-KMbg

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