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Episode Synopsis
Exploring Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management with Dr. Alicia PetersonIn this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Dr. Alicia Peterson MD, an accomplished pediatric anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. Dr. Peterson shares her journey from academic medicine to entrepreneurship and highlights the challenges faced within large hospital systems. She discusses the importance of a holistic bio-psychosocial approach to pain management, emphasizing the value of mental health, physical therapy, and social connection. The conversation also touches on the inefficiencies of healthcare bureaucracy, the necessity of finding personal passion, and adaptive strategies to balance professional and personal life. Dr. Peterson offers insights into her consulting work with corporations and her podcast aimed at diversifying and demystifying anesthesiology.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:51 Dr. Peterson's Journey in Medicine02:24 Challenges in Academic Medicine03:09 Operating Room Experiences07:41 Hospital Bureaucracy and Physician Dissatisfaction19:40 Transition to Corporate Consulting22:32 Passion for Pain Management26:15 Bio-Psychosocial Approach to Pain30:47 Understanding Allodynia and Desensitization Therapy33:07 Functional Abdominal Pain and Physical Therapy35:54 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Meditation39:04 Mindfulness and Pain Management Programs44:08 Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Avoiding Burnout51:44 The Importance of Pain Education for Physicians55:05 Adapting to Life's Challenges and Staying Disciplined56:18 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport 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.