243: [LIFE] Unpopular Opinion: Even Emergency Surgery Can Have a Positive Effect on Life

We all know what it’s like to be the provider, but how does it feel to be the patient? Have you ever stepped out of your PA-C labcoat and into the gown of being a patient, instead? What if I told you that I did this recently and, after having urgent/emergent surgery, I was blessed with a shiny new perspective. What if, in fact, the key to taking better care of our patients comes from being able to take a walk in their socks? Today I’m going to share my fresh perspective gained from being the one on the OR table instead of the surgery physician assistant performing the procedure. And I’m going to share with you what I learned as a part of this experience. Are you ready to challenge the notion that you know what it feels like to be the patient? If you are, then let’s dive into this eye-opening exploration of gaining a new perspective, even if I came by it the hard way.  BURNOUT RISK ASSESSMENT tracybingaman.com/burnout-quiz 5 MISTAKES GUIDE https://www.tracybingaman.com/mistakes  COACHING 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiate  FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call   LINKS EPISODE BLOG POST https://www.tracybingaman.com/blog TRACY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/mrstracybingaman/ON LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracybingaman/