138 A Day in the Life of an Independent Pediatrician in Maui Hawaii.

30/04/2024 54 min Temporada 2 Episodio 63
138 A Day in the Life of an Independent Pediatrician in Maui Hawaii.

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This episode features Dr. Irene, an independent pediatrician in Hawaii, discussing her unique journey from aspiring Olympic athlete in Greece to practicing pediatrician in Maui. She shares insights into her career shift due to admiration for team physicians and family influences in medicine. Dr. Irene details her training and experiences in both Greece and the US, highlighting the challenges and rewards of pediatric care in Hawaii, including issues with patient access to specialists and insurance reimbursements. Additionally, she discusses the incorporation of Hawaiian cultural practices within her medical practice, her philosophy on private practice ownership, and the personal fulfillment she finds in offering personalized care. Local healthcare policies, the importance of cultural sensitivity, and the impacts of remote living on medical practices are also explored.00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation01:31 Dr. Irene's Journey from Athlete to Pediatrician07:40 The Challenges of Pediatric Practice in Hawaii14:02 Navigating Healthcare Logistics in Hawaii18:12 The Impact of Capitation and Insurance on Pediatric Care21:49 Exploring Solutions and Innovations in Pediatric Healthcare26:54 The Challenges of Mental Health Care Access27:27 Pediatric Care and Value-Based Payment Dilemmas30:04 The Impact of Healthcare Policies on Pediatric Practices31:42 Advocating for Pediatric Care Amid Financial Struggles32:02 The Role of AI in Early Diagnosis and Treatment35:15 The Importance of Personalized Care in Pediatric Practices39:56 Cultural Sensitivity and Community Support in Healthcare44:30 Embracing Traditions While Ensuring Safety in Pediatric Care46:18 Navigating Multicultural Patient Care in Hawaii49:39 The Personal Journey to Independent Pediatric Practice50:13 Finding Fulfillment in Independent PracticeSupport the show🔴 Subscribe for more Doctor stories like this: 🎧Apple and give us a 5-star review. on the TPL Website SOCIAL Media Pages =============================== 📝 - Substack🎧 - PODCAST👥 - FACEBOOK🐦 - TWITTER📸 - Instagram➡️ - Linkedin The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between. The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

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