PermanenteDocs Chat
Permanente physicians and other health care leaders come together in an unscripted live chat, creating conversations among doctors about timely issues facing health care today. Hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, a family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
Podcasting since 2023 • 35 episodes
PermanenteDocs Chat
Latest Episodes
Ep. 35: Pain points: Navigating the opioid crisis
Listen to this episode for an up-to-date overview on opioid crisis from guest Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the American Medical Association's Substance Use and Pain Care Taskforce. Dr. Mukkamala talks to host Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern...
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Episode 35
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Ep 34: How physicians drive innovation in medical product selection
Learn how new medical products and services that physicians use meet quality, safety, and value standards in the latest PermanenteDocs Chat featuring Sande Irwin, MD, chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Product Council. Dr. Irw...
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Episode 34
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Ep. 33 Addressing the mental health elephant in the room
Listen to this important conversation about the unique challenges physicians and clinicians face when seeking mental health support and real-life ways to foster a culture of wellness.Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, immediate past cha...
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Ep. 32 Emotional intelligence in practice
Emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for today’s health care professionals. It can help you communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, cope with stress, and foster empathy and compassion. In this PermanenteDocs Chat, hosted by Alex McDona...
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Ep. 31 Career development and the power of mentorship in medicine
Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Ved Gossain, MD, endocrinologist and former chair of the Senior Physicians Section Governing Council at the AMA. Dr. Gossain shares insights on mentoring the next generation of doctors, sta...
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