Bad Medicine Pod

Warren and Nathan discuss a wide variety of topics today.  We start by answering a listener question - what to do when faced with a medical emergency?  How do you know who to trust?  Then, Nathan tells the scary events with his dog recently.  We finish with some television talk - what are you watching these days?

Well, after an 8 month break, Warren and Nathan return for more podcasting.  In this episode, we discuss the new name of the podcast, what we've been up to since last recording, the current state of Covid, and plans for the podcast going forward.  We really appreciate everyone's support.  Go to @HumanityofMed on twitter or email at humanityofmedicine@gmail.com with any feedback, recommendations, etc.

In the episode, we talk about the evolution of scientific recommendations.  We specifically talk about the fact that Covid is now felt to be spread mainly via aerosols rather than droplets and what this means.  We go over what VAERS is and isn't.  Towards the end, Warren congratulates Nathan for ...  Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about the issues related to the end of life care for inpatients and how we deal with death on a regular basis.  We talk about how Nathan approaches this aspect of the job.  Also, we talk about coping skills for providers.  At the end, we lighten the discussion by talking about our recent tv binges.  Enjoy!

We spend the majority of this episode talking about how Warren does the scheduling for our Hospitalist group.  He goes over how he initially approaches the task, some of the difficult aspects of it, and how he manages to make most everyone happy when it is complete.  We end with a little bit of March Madness talk.  Also, Happy Match Day to all those MS4's out there!

In this episode, we get into the very exciting (or not) world of post-discharge planning options. We discuss SNF (skilled nursing facilities), LTACH (long-term acute care hospitals), rehab hospitals, etc. We talk about how important thinking about discharge disposition early during a hospitalization is for the patient. We also spend some time talking about random topics including going to eat at a restaurant, etc.

In this episode, we speak with our friend and colleague Dr. Margo Girardi about a variety of topics. She shares with us her story of getting into medicine and becoming a Hospitalist. We discuss her thoughts on being a female physician and the struggles she regularly overcomes. Then, we spend some time going over some of our favorite recent television shows including Bridgerton, The Bachelor, and Derek Delgaudio's In and Of Itself.

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about a variety of topics. We discuss our few thoughts with this whole Gamestop stock saga (of course, we really do not know anything about the stock market). We go over our experiences with getting vaccinated against Covid-19. And then with the Super Bowl one week away, we have to talk a little football.

In this episode, we talk with our former colleague Dr. Richard Santos. We discuss his path to medicine as well as his philosophies regarding caring for patients, interacting with nonphysician colleagues and other memories of his time here. At the end, we discuss Season 3 of Cobra Kai (though no spoilers are mentioned). We really enjoyed this episode and think you will too.

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about their plans and expectations for 2021. We then discuss our takeaways from the Medicine Grand Rounds by Dr. Tony Fauci this morning. Finally, we discuss our favorite quarantine purchases of the past year. How do a bidet and a puppy sound to you?

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about aspects of 2020 that were particularly memorable. Obviously, the topic of Covid is discussed as well as racial injustice. A discussion about how this podcast has changed over time is also held. We really appreciate our listeners and hope to continue making quality episodes in 2021.

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk a little bit about diabetes. Given the widespread prevalence of the disease, we thought it would be useful for our listeners. We hope you agree. We also talk about that which is on everyone's mind - Covid and the Covid vaccines. Please comment, email, tweet us with any questions or ideas.

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about the recent surge in Covid cases in the St. Louis area. We talk some about how currently the hospitalizations are worst than they ever were in the Spring. We then spend some time talking about the various Covid vaccines and expectations regarding how they will be used. We both wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Brame to talk about how he has harnessed his energy to improve the mental health for people living with genital herpes and other sexually transmitted infections. He shares with us his history and how he got to doing what he does. His website can be found at https://www.spfpp.org/ and he can be found on Instagram @HOnMyChest. I think you'll find this to be very informative - we know that we did!

We are very fortunate to be joined by one of the biggest fans of the podcast, Dr. Steve Fuest. Steve is one of the Internal Medicine Chief Residents here at Washington University/BJH. We talk about a variety of topics from what does a chief resident do to why should applicants come to our program for their residency training. We mix in a little bit of football talk as well as mentioning how Boston Terriers rock. We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Warren and Nathan talk about the importance of the flu shot. We go over some misconceptions as well as expectations of the flu vaccine. We then spend a while talking about our recent television shows that we have enjoyed.

This episode is particularly relevant to the current state of America. We talk with Dr. Brendan O'Connor, a psychiatrist at our institution, about what it is like to be a psychiatrist during the Covid pandemic. We talk about how he ended up doing what he does, about why he enjoys teaching students and residents, and about ways he has helped people deal with the current state of affairs. He leaves us with some good book recommendations as well. We really enjoyed taping this and hope you'll enjoy listening.

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Alfred Kim. Dr. Kim is an expert in rheumatologic diseases particularly lupus. We talk about his background, his thoughts about the difficulties in the management of lupus, as well as the controversies regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of Covid-19. Our rapid fire questions of the week include a discussion of the best cocktail and pool accessories.

In this episode, we talk about the differences in the education of medical students and residents in inpatient medicine due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We mix in some new segments including "True or False" and some fun "sponsors." And, of course, it wouldn't be complete without a discussion of the current state of sports.

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by a medical malpractice attorney to discuss an important topic in medicine. We go over many aspects of malpractice law, what's it's like to be a malpractice attorney, as well as what is the best kind of cheese. We think you'll enjoy!

In this episode, we talk with our colleague Lisa Gill who has been a Nurse Practitioner for 20+ years about how she got to where she is today and how we integrate NPs into our Hospital Medicine practice. Pay close attention to a tale about leeches as well as some solid shout-outs at the end.

In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by our colleague Dr. Hilary Reno. Dr. Reno is both a Hospital Medicine physician and a full time Infectious Disease physician specializing in sexually transmitted diseases/infections and works to improve sexual health for many patients. We talk about her background and how she came to be where she is today. Then, we discuss the multiple reasons why the St. Louis area is known for high STI rates - systemic racism being a big reason.

In this episode, we introduce a new Hospitalist job at our institution - the Medicine Triage Attending. We talk about why and how it was designed and what we hope to gain from it in the future. We also go over how being a grown up, especially with young kids, can be hard at times particularly in the Covid era. Our hot take of the week again goes over the professional sports world.

We are very excited to be joined by Dr. Mark Thoelke. He was a founding member and division leader of our Hospital Medicine group for many years and is still around seeing patients. We talked about how he got started in medicine, how the Division of Hospital Medicine at Washington University was formed and how it has transformed over the past 20 years. Sprinkled in the conversation are some words about slip n slides, broomball, and Taco Bell.

In this episode, we answer a few questions from our listeners. We talk about illicit drug use and what physicians think when patients are not completely honest with their use. We also discuss the heavy use of alcohol in some patients. Other questions include our thoughts about proper hospital attire - scrubs, white coats, etc. We end with a hot take talking about the current state of professional sports in the Covid pandemic era.

In this episode, we are joined by one of our colleagues, Dr. Lois Richard, to talk about her love for all things St. Louis. She shares with us her favorite areas to visit including Forest Park and everything it has to offer such as the Zoo, the Art Museum, and the Muny. We also talk about favorite hiking areas within the surrounding area. A few day trips within a few hours are discussed as well.

In this episode, we talk to our colleague Wenners Ballard about his life, why he decided to go into medicine, as well as what it is like to be a black physician. The conversation touches on aspects of racism he has experienced as well as those in the community. We also discuss his work out routine and his prowess riding a bike.

In this episode, we talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic has forced our inpatient medical service to rapidly adopt a number of new technological features. We discuss the use of Zoom, Teams, electronic faxes, etc. Our hot take section of the week includes a discussion about Fourth of July/Summer plans in the era of Covid-19.

In the episode, we interview our colleague Amir. We discuss his background, how he ended up here in Saint Louis, and what he likes about being a Hospitalist. Towards the end, Amir asks Nathan about his background. Our hot take of the week is a discussion about starting out as a brand new Hospitalist Attending and the expected stresses that come with it.

In this episode, we discuss the levels of training required to become an attending physician. We go over the duration of school and training as well as some common differences in resident physicians. Our hot take of the week involves a discussion of our thoughts regarding restarting national sports leagues this summer given the Covid-19 pandemic.

We discuss the change in inpatient medical care since the advent and widespread use of electronic medical record (EMR). Our hot take of the week includes a discussion of the risks/benefits of traveling this summer given the Covid-19 outbreak.

We discuss the inside of a medicine Covid unit. Our Hot Take of the week includes supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.

We discuss exactly what Academic Hospital Medicine is within the field of Hospital Medicine. Our Hot Take of the week includes a special guest where we discuss current television shows.

We introduce our new podcast and talk about Hospital Medicine from the perspective of a Hospitalist and an Administrator. Our hot take of the day is about Covid-19