Ep. 201 Trailblazers in ENT: Otolaryngology, Politics and Patient Advocacy with Dr. K.J. Lee

As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, hosts Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers Dr. Lee’s journey into health policy and advocacy, his experiences with political figures like Barack Obama, and the importance of compassionate patient care through his concept of ‘The Patient is U’ (TPIU). Dr. Lee shares insights on the intersection of healthcare and politics, addresses challenges in the current medical system, and emphasizes the need for empathy and good stewardship in medical practice. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:39 - Dr. Lee’s Journey into Policy and Advocacy 11:46 - The Role of Otolaryngologists in Leadership 15:14 - Practicing TPIU: Treating Patients as You Would Want to Be Treated 20:20 - Dr. Lee’s Early Influences in Malaysia 29:32 - Healthcare Economics and Quality 31:48 - Complexities in Healthcare Decisions 36:31 - Reflections on a Medical Career --- RESOURCES BackTable+ for ENT https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent Official TPIU Organization Link https://tpiu.org/about/ TPIU https://tpiu.org/k-j-lee-md-received-the-2024-distinguished-service-award/