Episode 72: What happens when we fail to “do no harm”: Clinician Associated Traumatization

Have you ever considered the lasting impact when healthcare professionals fail to 'do no harm'?In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Colin Halverson delves into his recently published paper entitled: Clinician-associated traumatization from difficult medical encounters: Results from a qualitative interview study on the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Join us as we discuss the cumulative impact of negative interpersonal dynamics on clinicians and the importance of becoming trauma-informed for better patient outcomes. Discover what happens when we fail to "do no harm" and the challenges patients face in navigating a healthcare system with a shortage of specialists.Listen to this week’s episode and join us on this eye-opening journey as we explore the critical topic of clinician-associated traumatization and its impact on patient careEPISODE IN A GLANCE-Understanding Bioethics and Medical Anthropology-The Role of Bioethics in Healthcare-Unraveling Rare Diseases-Shedding Light on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos-Exploring Clinician-Associated Traumatization: Background and Significance-PTSD Diagnosis in Ehlers-Danlos Patients: Unveiling the Connection-Clinician-associated traumatization is the cumulative result of negative interpersonal dynamics-Becoming Trauma-Informed: Empowering Clinicians for Better Care-What happens when we fail to “do no harm”?-The Memorability of Negative Encounters in Healthcare-When the intent is good, but the impact is not...-Navigating the Healthcare System as a Full-Time Job for Patients-Addressing the Shortage of Specialists in HealthcareABOUT COLIN HALVERSON, PhDColin Halverson is a professor of bioethics and medical anthropology at Indiana University. His research focuses on improving care for patients with rare diseases.CONNECT WITH COLIN HALVERSON, PhDTwitter → https://twitter.com/colin_halverson Work Email → [email protected] Read Dr. Colin’s Paper Here → https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100237 ABOUT DR KARA WADAQuadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.CONNECT WITH DR WADAWebsite → https://www.drkarawada.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawadamd/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/immuneconfident/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/KaraWadaMD Twitter → https://twitter.com/CrunchyAllergy TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@crunchyallergist SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER → https://www.drkarawada.com/newsletter Get Dr. Kara’s weekly dose of a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.JOIN THE 12-WEEK BECOMING IMMUNE CONFIDENT PROGRAM!Feel confident, energetic, and more like that bad*** you used to be.Apply Here→