Full Transcript Podcast Introduction and Purpose 0:00 I was asked by a colleague of mine recently on whether or not this podcast would be political. 0:04 And to be honest, I thought that was a very interesting question. 0:07 The podcast is going to dedicated to talking about things in medicine, nursing, and healthcare overall. 0:13 How could something like that be politically? 0:14 Are you serious? 0:33 Welcome, everyone, to the inaugural episode of the Jadford Cast. 0:37 I am your host, Dr. 0:38 Mark Papadakis, no one particularly special, just another fucking ER doctor. 0:41 As the title of this show implies, I'm indeed a residency-trained, board-certified emergency medicine physician. 0:47 A graduate of Twirl College of Osteopathic Medicine, class of 2016, and a medical school whose campus is actually located in the heart of Harlem, 0:54 in New York City. 0:58 The first episode is going to be quicker than most. 1:01 It's focused on what this podcast is and what the goals behind it are and why I'm here speaking into a void and into the camera. 1:08 Over the last six years in attending, I keep getting patients who ask similar questions and have similar complaints.
Why Healthcare Topics Become Political 1:14 I see information being shared out on social media and even among my own friends and colleagues which may be inaccurate or confusing. 1:21 Most importantly, I saw the way many in the healthcare field present information about diseases, conditions, medications, 1:28 etc. 1:28 to our patients and it kind of sucks. 1:30 One of the big things beaten into us during medical school is all sorts of medical knowledge. 1:35 Big names, Latin names all the names. 1:37 And then in residency it's summarily beaten out of us because now we have to actually interact with patients and treat patients directly not just learn 1:45 about how to treat patient. 1:47 Many do it well others routinely fail and as a result they fail our patients. 1:51 Medical jargon often gets in our own way and not only that but the things patients have questions on are things we as physicians don't think to address 1:59 in the first place. 2:00 sort of a common knowledge idea with so much information at everyone's fingertips, the common questions aren't really common anymore. 2:06 However, in my opinion, it's because of the vast amount of information, at people's finger tips, that finding the right answers to common question is more 2:14 difficult than ever before. 2:15 So to that end, its my goal to bring people smarter than me on here to talk about common conditions and diseases that address questions and concerns people have. 2:25 Things like, what is a fever? 2:27 Why is it okay? 2:28 And what's all the fuss about regarding issues like high blood pressure? 2:32 When should we be worried? 2:33 when to seek emergency care versus ER versus waiting for the doctor. 2:38 I was asked by a colleague of mine recently on whether or not this podcast would be political. 2:42 And to be honest, I thought that was a very interesting question. 2:45 The podcast is going to dedicated to talking about things in medicine, nursing, and healthcare overall. 2:51 How could something like that be politically? 2:53 The reality is that politics is everything that we do in our lives. 2:57 from the food that we eat to the clothes that wear to how we consume healthcare. 3:01 It's all guided by politics. 3:03 I cannot mention diseases, preventative measures, treatments, and even the very idea of what causes a disease without some sort of political undertone
Evidence-Based Standards and Misinformation 3:12 hanging in the background like a serial killer ready to strike from shadows. 3:15 As an example, the word vaccine, I guarantee you, it triggers a political connection in your brain that wasn't there even six years ago. 3:23 So when I'm addressing things like vaccines, germ theory, weight loss, miscarriage, hell, even fluoride, yeah, I guess I am going to become political. 3:31 These things weren't political 8, 10, 20 years ago, but it became political because of politicians, because people are trying to sell you something, 3:39 Because of social media and their algorithms, whatever the case is. 3:43 This too has also contributed to a burnout many of us in the healthcare industry have been feeling ever since especially 2020. To be clear, 3:51 the things I will cover over the course of however many episodes this show lasts are going to have a consensus of the majority of physicians. 3:58 The way we approach disease and treatment have standards. 4:01 We are taught those standards during our education and training. 4:04 Failure to abide by the standard of care as we know it is grounds for a lawsuit and a suspension, maybe. 4:09 But patient harm, definitely. 4:11 Will I get around to discussing quack therapies and grifters who want to make a quick buck by badmouthing the people who are actually taking care and treating 4:18 these patients? 4:19 Sure, eventually. 4:20 Especially if I see something that has been circulating in social media that is a potential to sow confusion and cause harm to the People I See and Care 4:28 About Every Day. 4:28 So if you plan on listening from the beginning all the way to end of the show, however long or short that may be, I thank you. 4:35 Thank you for allowing me to word vomit in your ear the topics of the day, my opinion, and the opinion of those whom I could bribe to come onto the show. 4:43 All medical information is ultimately opinion and not meant to replace any directed medical advice to any individual.
Show Disclaimer and Closing Remarks 4:50 I'll say that again. 4:51 This show is not to meant replace medical advise. 4:54 Think of this show as entertainment, a general guide to medical stuff. 4:58 When in doubt, talk to your doctor or just go to the nearest ER where you'll find someone smarter than me who will take care of you. 5:06 That's all for this episode. 5:07 Thank you for tuning in and tune in for the next episode where I will be speaking with our very first guest Dr. 5:11 Jared Paster to discuss sports medicine. 5:14 If what I have said appeals to you and you want to see more of this, please don't forget to like and subscribe and turn on notifications. 5:19 I love constructed feedback and ultimately this show is to help you the listener or viewer make informed choices with regards to your own health, 5:27 and to raise awareness of the issues facing healthcare at large. 5:30 You can leave your thoughts in the comments below for those on YouTube or you can email me at jaffordcast at gmail.com. 5:37 If you're in healthcare and you are interested in being on the show to discuss topics in health care, please feel free to reach out as well. 5:42 This is a Fledgling Podcast and ultimately I want to expand this to not just physicians but also nurses, RTs, whoever is in Health Care who can give an opinion, 5:51 see what they see from their perspective and hopefully all of us will benefit. 5:55 Make your choices, everyone. 5:57 I'll see you next time.
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