Introduction to Medspectives

Welcome to Medspectives a podcast that shares stories from health professionals around the world ranging from paramedics to physicians that will ultimately allow us to better understand their diverse perspectives. Now you might ask, what is the value of learning about these perspectives? And I think the situation we're in today with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic is really indicative of the consequences of the lack of understandings these perspectives. From day one we've heard doctors preach about the importance of social distancing, and wearing masks wherever we go. Despite this, it has taken governments months to actually enforce mandates on these practices, and society has suffered greatly due to it. There are health professionals that speak out, but it always seems like they aren't given the spotlight they deserve. Now, this podcast isn't going to be about doctors talking in abstract with complex medical jargon about what you should and shouldn't do. I'm a firm believer that the best way to understand someone is to listen to the stories that they tell about the experiences they've had. This podcast will aim to convey our guests' perspectives through their personal anecdotes in medicine, and the underlying reasons behind the things that they say and do. Whether you're someone in medicine or not, this podcast is for you. While we're based in the United States, we'll also talk with health professionals around the globe to understand how healthcare varies in different countries and the different issues that face them. For now, the podcast will be focused mostly on different perspectives concerning COVID-19. It's important that we continue to treat this pandemic with seriousness, and guests on the show will share their reasons why. Just a little information about myself, my name is Arvind Rajan, and I am currently a premedical student at East Carolina University. I absolutely love the art of storytelling and I think health professionals tell some of the most engaging stories about extremely interesting topics. I'm not a professional myself, but I think this puts me in an interesting position as this enables me to ensure the podcast is run in a way that is understandable and engaging for all audiences whether or not you have a background in medicine.