In this episode, Dr. Erica Urquhart discusses the challenges of toxic work environments in healthcare through the lens of a medical student's experiences and the impact toxic environments have on healthcare providers.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Dr. Urquhart defines What is a Toxic Work Environment?

• Dr. Urquhart explains the impact toxic environments have on healthcare professionals.

• Examples of challenges physicians faced during the COVID -19 Pandemic.

• Dr. Urquhart discusses the financial and psychological pressures healthcare providers face.

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In this Episode Dr. Erica Urquhart interviews Dr. Richard Stillman. Richard Stillman, MD is a Massachusetts General Hospital trained anesthesiologist with certification in pediatrics, cardiology, pain management and acupuncture. A former hospital anesthesia group chairperson, he currently serves as the director of anesthesia services at a stand-alone surgery center. In this episode, Dr. Stillman reflects on the benefits and challenges of stand-alone anesthesia services in outpatient surgery centers.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dr. Stillman explains his role as an anesthesiologist and discusses the differences between a regional anesthesiologist vs a general anesthesiologist.

• Dr. Stillman discusses his role as director of anesthesiology services.

• Dr. Stillman explains the advice he would give his younger self if he had to do it all over again.

• Dr. Stillman shares the reasons he went into medicinal practice.

• Dr. Stillman shares the highs and lows he has experienced as an anesthesiologist.

• Dr. Urquhart and Dr. Stillman discuss the importance of surgical centers and the role these centers play in the healthcare industry.

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Welcome to UpMed: A Journal Of Healthcare’s Race To The Bottom. Meet Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart. Dr. Urquhart is an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience practicing medicine. In this first episode, Dr. Urquhart introduces herself and discusses the challenges in the healthcare system, focusing on the lack of patient-centric care and the influence of insurance companies. She shares her journey into medicine, reflecting on the evolving roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers from entering medical school to practicing in a toxic environment. Dr. Urquhart highlights the impact of insurance companies on healthcare delivery, emphasizing the need for dialogue and change in the healthcare system.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dr. Urquhart explains the purpose and motivation behind the UpMed Podcast.
• Dr. Urquhart shares her educational background and what motivated her to enter into practicing medicine.
• Dr. Urquhart shares her White Coat Ceremony experience and the challenges that come with wearing the white coat.
• Dr. Urquhart discusses the challenges doctors face in the healthcare system.
• Dr. Urquhart outlines what we can expect from Season 1 of UpMed.

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