A Doctor's View

Dr Paul Polyvios
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A Doctor's View

Ever wondered what a doctor really thinks of the latest health crazes, the anti-vax movement and vegan diets? Join Dr Polyvios, a doctor who discusses everyday topics in health, fitness and mental wellbeing including health issues that can affect all of us in today’s society. By teaming up with special guests and experts in their field, this podcast also provides an insight into medical life and its challenges including work related stress and burnout. All from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective. Have a topic that you'd like to have discussed on the show? Visit us at: adoctorsview.uk Instagram: @adoctorsview Twitter: @DrPolyvios *Disclaimer* Please note that all opinions and the content of this Podcast represent those of the host and the show's guests. The content of this podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not replace the medical advice given to you by your own GP/doctor. Please ensure you seek medical advice from your own doctor or healthcare professional if you have any concerns regarding your health or have any medical questions. Under no circumstances shall the Podcast's host or guests be responsible for any damages arising from the use of the Podcast.

  1. 26/10/2023

    Challenging the 'Obesity Paradox': The Truth Behind Being 'Fat but Fit'

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!Ready to debunk the myths, lies, and half-truths about obesity and healthy living? Listening to this episode will challenge the 'health at any size' idea that obesity and health can coexist. I dive into a dissection of the 'obesity paradox' and 'fat but fit' - a term that has been doing rounds on social media and even within medical circles. The episode looks at the World Health Organisation's definition of health and discusses a...

    28min

  2. 13/08/2023

    Perfectionism, Burnout, and Productivity: A Deep Dive into Healthcare Challenges and Solutions

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!Ever felt the weight of perfectionism bearing down on you, be it personal or professional? Join me, Dr. Polyvios, as I engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Samantha Anthony about perfectionism and the corresponding burnout it can provoke, particularly in the healthcare field. With a personal touch, Dr. Anthony uncovers her own struggles with perfectionism, highlighting the often-overlooked traits such as persistent guilt, fea...

    1h5min

  3. 13/04/2023

    Acne and Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) - My Experience - A Doctor’s View

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!In this episode I revisit the topic of acne and relive the experience of taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). I discuss some myths around acne and the various treatment options.Video Podcast:https://youtu.be/1Xe20F_fK14Thank you for listening! For more information please visit adoctorsview.ukemail: adoctorsview@gmail.cominstagram: @adoctorsviewtwitter: @DrPolyvios

    37min

  4. 18/01/2023

    Eating Disorders and Body Image | feat. The London Centre

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!This episode focuses on an important topic that is becoming more and more prevalent.An eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia is a severe psychological eating disorder where an individual restricts their food intake to lose weight or avoid weight gain.Recorded at The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image, I’m joined by Dr Bryony Bamford, Founder and Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Chris...

    56min

  5. 04/01/2023

    Perfectionism, medicine, and skewed reality

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare professionals we become 'numb' to the emotion that should follow the horrific scenes we see everyday.I also discuss the recent NHS nurses strike in England and provide an insight into the reasons...

    17min

  6. 30/05/2022

    Watching 'This Is Going To Hurt'. A Doctor's View

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!**CONTAINS SPOILERS** In this episode I give my thoughts on the recent TV series based on the book "This is Going to Hurt" by Dr Adam Kay. In my opinion it was a masterpiece and will change the public perception of what a doctor does and has to go through.Thank you for listening! For more information please visit adoctorsview.ukemail: adoctorsview@gmail.cominstagram: @adoctorsviewtwitter: @DrPolyvios

    22min

  7. 10/05/2022

    Studying medicine at an international university and working in the USA

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!In this episode we look at studying medicine at an international university vs a traditional medical school. I'm joined by Dr Josh Ramjist a graduate from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada to talk about these differences as well as offer advice to those looking to study or practice medicine abroad. We discuss: Entry criteria. Length of course. Tuition fees. Qualification a...

    39min

  8. 10/02/2022

    Metabolic health and losing weight | Dr Philip Ovadia

    If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!For this episode we are joined by a medical colleague in the USA. Dr Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. Once a morbidly obese heart surgeon, struggling to lose weight Dr Ovadia learnt about the importance of metabolic health. This helped him lose over 100 pounds.Dr Ovadia has since been determined to help patients improve their metabolic health and ultimately teach them new habi...

    50min
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Ever wondered what a doctor really thinks of the latest health crazes, the anti-vax movement and vegan diets? Join Dr Polyvios, a doctor who discusses everyday topics in health, fitness and mental wellbeing including health issues that can affect all of us in today’s society. By teaming up with special guests and experts in their field, this podcast also provides an insight into medical life and its challenges including work related stress and burnout. All from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective. Have a topic that you'd like to have discussed on the show? Visit us at: adoctorsview.uk Instagram: @adoctorsview Twitter: @DrPolyvios *Disclaimer* Please note that all opinions and the content of this Podcast represent those of the host and the show's guests. The content of this podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not replace the medical advice given to you by your own GP/doctor. Please ensure you seek medical advice from your own doctor or healthcare professional if you have any concerns regarding your health or have any medical questions. Under no circumstances shall the Podcast's host or guests be responsible for any damages arising from the use of the Podcast.

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  • Criado por
    Dr Paul Polyvios
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2023
  • Episódios
    59
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2024 A Doctor's View
  • Site do podcast
    A Doctor's View

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