The Provider's Report

Send a text Episode 28: Healthcare providers tend to spend a lot of time with other healthcare providers. In many cases, we end up dating and/or marrying each other, as well! How do we handle that? How do we set boundaries? What are the pros and cons? How can we work well together? Dr. Gabriela Ludeman married a doc in the same exact field, and they are thriving . Learn more by listening to this e...

Send a text Episode 27: Starting out as a new and young healthcare provider isn’t always easy. This is true both as a private practice owner and even in an associateship or other employee position. Learn with us how being young can sometimes actually be an advantage and also how to overcome the challenges of being a young provider. Millennials and Gen Z….this one’s for you! ;) Check us out on Inst...

Send a text Episode 26: Imagine an easy step-by-step mini training session to make your new patient visits a walk in the park.... The AIDET Formula is JUST that. We couldn't believe this isn't being taught in all healthcare training programs. Once you hear this, you'll know exactly how to step up your initial consults and exams with patients AND learn what things to KEEP doing in yo...

Send a text Episode 25: We all know that medical residency is vastly different from medical school but in what ways? Ethan Ruhland, DO dives into all things medical residency with us on today’s episode. We all know by now that being in a healthcare profession generally  consists of an intense training period even before the craziness of practice begins. Let's learn how to better handle it! Ch...

Send a text Episode 24: Has insurance ever dictated your care? Ever wish you could just focus solely on the patient in front of you without insurance companies ringing in your ears? Direct Primary Care offers just that. A new approach to primary healthcare, DPC shows us how basic services and care can be provided so simply through a monthly cash membership to better serve patients. Tap into this e...

Send a text Episode 23: Whether we specialize in pediatrics or not...most of us will encounter a child in our place of work at some point whether they're a patient or even a visitor. It's important that we know how to handle them and better yet EXCEL when working with them as a healthcare provider. Join us on this episode as we dive into several tips and tricks to making pediatric care b...

Send a text Episode 22:  Failure is NOT  fatal, in fact, it has the potential to turn you into an even BETTER provider (or student) than you already are! In this episode we explore how to be resilient in the face of failure, how to discuss failure with your patients, how to give ourselves a little room to fail, and the ways we learn from it while letting it reshape our practice and patient care. Y...

Send a text Episode 21:  Healthcare providers are human, too! We experience all the same things our patients do, and personal loss is no exception. It's not matter of "if" but rather " when" we experience loss because it happens to each and every one of us in different ways. In Episode 21, we discuss taking appropriate time for ourselves to process these difficult situatio...

Send a text Episode 20: Here at BDP, we preach about the "forgotten skills" that can make or break healthcare practice. Patience is one of those skills! This episode dives into how you can improve this skill and why it matters! Your patients will thank you! Check us out on Instagram! ( @betterdoctorproject ) Podcast show notes available on our website: https://betterdoctorproject.com/epi...

Send a text Episode 19: We all know that our current healthcare system has its flaws. The question is: what are we going to do about it? Today's episode features Claire Phillips, RN and Nursing the System which is a platform where crucial topics are discussed like the healthcare hierarchy issue, systems thinking skills, and forward movement of a better healthcare system. Check us out on Insta...

Send a text Episode 18: We have recently seen strides of improvement over the last few years when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the United States healthcare system. We obviously have more work to do though. What else needs to be done? Why is this important? Join us as we interview Dr. William Foshee to learn how essential these concepts are among all healthcare specialities and how we as...

Send a text Episode 17: COVID-19 certainly changed the way we communicate with patients. The two docs on today's show were mastering patient communication long BEFORE the pandemic though. Let's dive in and see how crucial good pathways of doctor/patient communication truly are for a successful practice and great patient outcomes. Check us out on Instagram! ( @betterdoctorproject ) Podcas...

Send a text Season 1 Bonus Episode:  'Tis the season for food, family, merriment, and work parties! The holiday season can bring tidings of comfort and joy, but sometimes it is accompanied by unexpected stress. In this special bonus episode with Dr. Bec and Dr. Mac, let's talk about all things winter holiday: how to celebrate with colleagues and patients, how to be inclusive, how to trul...

Send a text Episode 15: Technology has always been important in healthcare, but recently in the year 2020 the entire world has been almost forced to value it even more. It's easier than ever to access your healthcare providers, and the world of social media has definitely taken over. Today's episode will show you can use tech to your advantage to improve patient relationships and outcome...

Send a text Episode 14: Think those who specialize in mental health are the only ones who need to worry about geriatric depression? THINK AGAIN! Just a few changes to your daily practice with these patients can truly go a long way. Imagine a 30-60 second conversation being the difference between a patient having a depressive episode or avoiding one. That, my friends, is worth it. Check us out on I...

Send a text Episode 13: We were taught in most healthcare training programs about patient intake forms and asking patients whether or not they smoke at a new patient visit or examination.  The question is: what do we actually do with the information we are given? Nothing!?  This episode makes this conversation easy, and gives you the tools you need to take 2 minutes to provide encouragement, tangi...

Send a text Episode 12: At some point, all of us will have patients with some form of depression/anxiety. Depression in children is at an all time high, especially among the adolescent population. As healthcare providers, we cannot ignore the signs. Believe it or not, there is not enough training on depression/anxiety outside of general diagnosis and prevention. We must know how to handle difficul...

Send a text Episode 11: "Excuse me, could I have the hot doctor, please?" "I'll be a better patient if I can have the hot doctor next time." "Hellooooooo Nurse!" Credentials don't shield healthcare providers from bias and sexual harassment. Fact: An insanely high percentage of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs and physical therapists have reported an...

Send a text Episode 10: "Excuse me, could I have the hot doctor, please?" "I'll be a better patient if I can have the hot doctor next time." "Hellooooooo Nurse!" Credentials don't shield healthcare providers from bias and sexual harassment. Fact: An insanely high percentage of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, PAs and physical therapists have reported an...

Send a text Episode 9: Let's face it, human perceptions surrounding food can be complicated, and approaching these conversations about nutrition with your patients can be even more so! Join us in navigating eating challenges, disorders and difficulties across this episode with Dr. Kristina von Castel-Dunwoody as she shares her experiences as a researcher, teacher, and registered dietician. Le...

Send a text Episode 8: How has COVID-19 changed your practice? How can we be a sense of positivity during a difficult time like this for our patients? Today's episode dives into the hardships this pandemic has brought to the world of healthcare but also sheds a light on some intriguing and positive concepts that could arise from this situation. Check us out on Instagram! ( @betterdoctorprojec...

Send a text Episode 7: Theres no doubt about it: healthcare providers belong in the circus, because we are the BEST jugglers! Finding the balance between patient time, self-care, and family can sometimes be a challenging act. In this episode of BDP, Dr. McAllister unpacks her suitcase of traveling, continuing education, speaking, teaching, practicing, raising teenage boys, being a supportive spous...

Send a text Episode 6: Dr. Shawn Neff is BACK with Part 3 of our series on saying goodbye to patients. Remember back in episodes 3 and 5, sometimes we do this because a patient is either doing well and no longer needs our care or maybe co-management with another provider is the next step. In this episode, we talk about the “not-so-fun” reasons. Maybe your treatment options aren’t working, so now w...

Send a text Episode 5: Let’s be honest…..patients need more than just us . They need a group of solid healthcare providers with a common goal of providing them with optimal care (REMEMBER EPISODE 4?!?). In Episode 5, we dive a little deeper into what co-management looks like, why it helps patients, and why it’s something you need to make sure you’re doing efficiently in your practice. Sometimes, s...

Send a text Episode 4: It's obvious that today's healthcare is vastly different from anything we've seen in the past. Join our conversation with Dr. Jim Eubanks, a current physiatry resident at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as we discuss the new (AND BETTER) 21st Century Healthcare model and how to build incredible interprofessional teams to provide better care for ou...