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.
Episodes
38 episodes
Ep 38: Wildfires, medicine, and community resilience: A physician's role
As devastating wildfires cut across Southern California, burning 16,000 structures and displacing more than 180,000 people last month, physicians and medical staff across Los Angeles faced unique challenges helping those in need while also ensu...
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Episode 38
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Ep. 37: Trick or tweet: Navigating social media's impact on young people
Listen to a special chat on social media’s influence on the health and well-being of young people. Melissa Garretson, MD, member of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, joined host Alex McDonald, MD, of the Southern California Pe...
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Episode 37
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24:49
Ep. 36: Vaccines, variants, and trends for respiratory virus season
Get prepared for respiratory virus season with an informative discussion on what every physician should know about this year’s flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines. In this episode of PermanenteDocs Chat, guest Connie Park, MD, clinical flu lead for Th...
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Episode 36
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29:29
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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24:24
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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24:18
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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Episode 33
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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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Episode 32
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22:32
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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Episode 31
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22:17
Ep. 30 Physician leadership, burnout, and the future of women's health
Don't miss out on this inspirational conversation with Stella Dantas, MD, longtime physician leader at Northwest Permanente and current president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She sits down with Alex McDonald...
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Episode 30
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22:50
Ep. 29 Pushing the boundaries of medicine with technology and AI
Discover how AI and other technologies are revolutionizing health care delivery, the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, and the ongoing need for education and training to adapt to these changes in our latest episode o...
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Episode 29
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Ep. 28 The intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine
Listen now for valuable insights on the intersection of medical ethics and evidence-based medicine. Guest Audiey Kao, MD, PhD, vice president of ethics at the Ameri...
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Episode 28
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22:36
Ep. 27 Innovations in residency and the future of medical training
Check out this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat as host Alex McDonald, MD, and John Andrews, MD, vice president of GME Innovations with the American Medical Association, discuss the future of medical residency programs. You'll gain valuable i...
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Episode 27
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23:05
Ep. 26 Examining the evolution of kidney care
Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Leonid Pravoverov, MD, FASN, in this PermanenteDocs Chat as they discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to slow kidney disease. Learn about the value of early detection, lifestyle modificat...
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Episode 26
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22:31
Ep. 25 AI's role in health care: Supporting, not replacing, physicians
In this video, Margaret Lozovatsky, MD, FAMI, VP of Digital Health Innovations at the American Medical Association, explores the partnership between physicians and artificial intelligence in healthcare, focusing on AI's role in clinical decisio...
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Episode 25
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22:33
Ep. 24 Amplifying the physician voice on social media
With the growing popularity of social media as a source of information, how critical is it to have the physician voice in platforms such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok? This PermanenteDocs Chat with host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Kevin Pho...
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Episode 24
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23:05
Ep. 23 Physicians as storytellers
Host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist, clinical instructor, AMA ambassador, and Iowa state representative, discuss the importance of storytelling in the medical field. They highlight how sharin...
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Episode 23
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22:40
Ep. 22 Clinician led conversations on gun safety
A 5-month pilot program conducted with Permanente pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center showed clinicians can have positive, productive gun safety conversations with patients at the point of care. For this PermanenteDocs C...
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Episode 22
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20:28
Ep. 21 AI innovation in health care
People can’t see it, but artificial intelligence (AI) is running behind the scenes in chatbots for customer service on websites or making recommendations on things to buy. But how much of AI innovation is in use for care delivery? In this Perma...
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Episode 21
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26:25
Ep. 20 Patient engagement beyond the exam room
Tune in to our latest podcast episode for a fun conversation on the importance of patient engagement with Charu Soni, MD, pediatrician and physician director of Leadership Development and Culture at Kaiser Permanente Carson Medical Offices and ...
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Episode 20
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25:54
Ep. 19 A new generation learning to live with HIV
In recognition of World AIDS Day, join us for a compelling discussion about Kaiser Permanente's integrated approach to HIV care. Hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, this episode features guest Colin Fields, MD, from the Washington Permanente Medical G...
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Episode 19
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21:26
Ep. 18 Physician burnout and wellness
In this podcast episode, host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president, Professional Satisfaction from the American Medical Association, discuss the terminology related to physician well-being, including burnout and mor...
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Episode 18
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26:58
Ep. 17 Making lifestyle medicine part of your practice
Curious about how small changes in your lifestyle can lead to significant improvements in your health? Join host Alex McDonald, MD, and Regina Ragasa, MD, as they dive deep into the world of lifestyle medicine. In this conversation, they'll unv...
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Episode 17
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23:36
Ep. 16 Patient trust and vaccines
In our recent PermanenteDocs Chat, in collaboration with the American Medical Association, host Alex McDonald, MD, and guest Sandra Fryhofer, MD, dove deep into the timely topic of COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines. During this conversat...
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Episode 16
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24:45
Ep. 15 Heat waves and health: The impact of climate change
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode on heat waves and health as host Alex McDonald, MD, engages in a conversation with Frederick Chen, MD, chief health and science officer at the American Medical Association (AMA). Together, they ex...
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Episode 15
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23:07
Ep. 14 Growing up with social media
In this episode of the PermanenteDocs Chat, Asha Patton-Smith, MD, a psychiatrist from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, explores the topic of social media’s effects on children. In a conversation with host Alex McDonald, MD, Dr. Patto...
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Episode 14
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22:30