HuMed with David Spiro, MD
HuMed goes beyond diagnoses and procedures to explore the profound human experiences of medical professionals. Join Dr. Spiro as he engages in deep, candid conversations with fellow doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers. They share the often-unseen realities of their work in the demanding hospital environment – the challenging cases, the emotional toll, and the ethical dilemmas they navigate daily.
Episodes
David Spiro, MD engages with Dr. Jonathan Williams, a first-year fellow in pediatric emergency medicine. This is a crucial listen for aspiring physicians, medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the emotional challenges of medicine and patient care.
Dr. Williams shares his compelling journey into medicine and opens up about the profound emotional challenges he faced during a critical night shift in the N...
Dr. Singh delves into his groundbreaking cancer research, discussing the identification of a novel gene and its role in cancer development. He highlights the exciting progress of a drug compound developed in his lab, showing remarkable efficacy in various mouse models of cancer, including breast, lung, and melanoma. This potential breakthrough, which targets the microenvironment of cancer cells, could have broad implications not on...
How do we keep compassion alive in an increasingly technological medical world? On this episode of HuMed, David Spiro and Dr. Pele Yu tackle that profound question. Dr. Yu, a physician with deep roots in informatics, opens up about his journey and his bold vision for pediatric healthcare. He advocates for a mindful, emotionally connected approach, unveiling his plans for an integrative clinic that prioritizes the well-being of both...
Dr. Abby Nolder, a pediatric otolaryngologist, shares her journey in medicine and the profound impact of patient stories. Dr. Nolder recounts a particularly challenging case involving a premature infant with airway complications, detailing the emotional and professional challenges faced throughout the child's treatment. The conversation explores themes of grief, resilience, and the importance of empathy in healthcare, emphasizing t...
Dr. David Spiro interviews Dr. David Peltzer, a family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience. They discuss the importance of storytelling in healthcare, the significance of listening to patients, and the challenges of delivering bad news. Dr. Peltzer shares a poignant case from his practice that highlights the critical role of thorough patient history in diagnosis. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of pati...
In medicine, we're trained for the answers: the diagnosis, the procedure, the science. But what happens in the moments with no easy answers? The moments that test you, not just as a doctor, but as a human being.
Join Dr. David Spiro on HuMed, a podcast that explores the profound human experiences at the heart of healthcare. Hear candid conversations with medical professionals as they share the stories that shape them—from the pa...
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