Ep 6. How Doctoring Used to Be

Date: 5-17-22Name of podcast: Dr. PatientEpisode title and number:  6 How Doctoring Used to Be Episode summary:In the old days of medicine, doctors had more time and more freedom to practice their art as they saw fit. Nowadays many doctors are affiliated with big hospitals or groups, and have lost the freedom to design their day so to speak. Many don’t have a say over how much time they get with patients, how billing works and more. In this story you’ll hear a few stories about how things used to be, and also how those older healthcare providers see today’s healthcare delivery.Guest(s): Anne Johnston, Dr. Jack Martin Key Terms:[08:30] EKG – short for Electrocardiogram, it’s a test that looks at the electrical activity of your heart. [09:37] pacemaker – a device that’s implanted into the chest to regulate your heartbeat and rate[10:05] – PVCs – Premature ventricular contraction, considered an “extra” heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers, ventricles, and leads to the feeling of fluttering or an extra heart beat[10:08] – pacemaker in situ – a pacemaker that’s “in place”[10:54] – echocardiogram, basically an ultrasound of your heart, it checks how blood is pumping in all parts of your heart and the main vessels[29:28] – CME – Continuing Medical Education. Doctors need to log a certain number of hours per year to retain their medical licensePodcast website: www.drpatientpodcast.comPodcast email, become a guest: [email protected]