Succeed in Medicine

#386: CONTRIBUTOR SERIES - Why Ageism is Sabotaging Your Patient Care

25min | 08/20/2024

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This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

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This episode explores the unique challenges of treating older adults, as Dr. Amna Shabbir and Dr. Collin Burks discuss the importance of avoiding ageism, recognizing cognitive changes early, and addressing delirium as a medical emergency. They also delve into the complexities of polypharmacy and stress the importance of personalized care that focuses on what matters most to each patient. Dr. Burks introduces the five M's of geriatrics—mentation, mobility, medications, multi-complexity, and what matters most—as a framework for comprehensive care.

Resources

https://www.geriguides.com/ - A resource for managing delirium and antipsychotics in older adults.

The Five M’s of Geriatrics - Mentation, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and Matters.

“The Geriatric Patient: A Systematic Approach” - Reference book for geriatric care.

“Preventing Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults” - Article on best practices for delirium prevention.

“Recognizing and Addressing Ageism in Healthcare” - Research on the impact of ageism in medical practice.

Bios

Dr. Amna Shabbir

Dr. Amna Shabbir is a dedicated physician and guest host on the Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast. With a strong background in primary care, she is passionate about improving healthcare for older adults. Dr. Shabbir brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her discussions, emphasizing the importance of holistic care, addressing ageism, and enhancing the quality of life for her patients. She is committed to educating fellow physicians on the nuances of geriatric care and advocating for better practices in treating the elderly.

Dr. Collin Burks

Dr. Collin Burks completed an Advanced Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Duke University and is now Assistant Professor Medicine, Geriatrician and Clinician educator. She spends most of her time working in an outpatient geriatrics speciality clinic, focused on caring for people with dementia and their families. Dr. Burks has particular interests in telemedicine, ageism, and care transitions for patients.

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You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

—- 👋

Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD

—- 👋

This episode explores the unique challenges of treating older adults, as Dr. Amna Shabbir and Dr. Collin Burks discuss the importance of avoiding ageism, recognizing cognitive changes early, and addressing delirium as a medical emergency. They also delve into the complexities of polypharmacy and stress the importance of personalized care that focuses on what matters most to each patient. Dr. Burks introduces the five M's of geriatrics—mentation, mobility, medications, multi-complexity, and what matters most—as a framework for comprehensive care.

Resources

https://www.geriguides.com/ - A resource for managing delirium and antipsychotics in older adults.

The Five M’s of Geriatrics - Mentation, Mobility, Medications, Multi-complexity, and Matters.

“The Geriatric Patient: A Systematic Approach” - Reference book for geriatric care.

“Preventing Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults” - Article on best practices for delirium prevention.

“Recognizing and Addressing Ageism in Healthcare” - Research on the impact of ageism in medical practice.

Bios

Dr. Amna Shabbir

Dr. Amna Shabbir is a dedicated physician and guest host on the Physician's Guide to Doctoring podcast. With a strong background in primary care, she is passionate about improving healthcare for older adults. Dr. Shabbir brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her discussions, emphasizing the importance of holistic care, addressing ageism, and enhancing the quality of life for her patients. She is committed to educating fellow physicians on the nuances of geriatric care and advocating for better practices in treating the elderly.

Dr. Collin Burks

Dr. Collin Burks completed an Advanced Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Duke University and is now Assistant Professor Medicine, Geriatrician and Clinician educator. She spends most of her time working in an outpatient geriatrics speciality clinic, focused on caring for people with dementia and their families. Dr. Burks has particular interests in telemedicine, ageism, and care transitions for patients.

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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