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Physician with 30-plus-years' experience specializing in medicine and psychiatry; author of two prize-winning books about practical strategies to navigate America's complex healthcare system. After having developed, as a physician, coping strategies to deal with my emotional reactions to the Pandemic, treated physicians and other health professionals, and reviewed the scientific literature, I've developed successful treatment strategies for those suffering from traumatic stress reactions,such as Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD).
Reasons that physicians and other healthcare providers are more vulnerable to traumatic stress disorders.
How to detect early signs of traumatic stress disorders
Preventative interventions to treat those with early signs of traumatic stress dioorders
Effective treatment approaches to treat physicians and other health professionals with traumatic stress disorders, such as PTSD.
Why early treatment is so essential to prevent progression to chronic post-traumatic stress disorder with its serious complications.
Why healthcare professionals are reluctant to seek help for themselves.
Why are physicians and other first responders so vulnerable to traumatic stress disorders?
What are early signs of traumatic stress disorders?
What are preventative strategies to prevent these disorders from progressing to chronic conditions, such as chronic PTSD.
What are the consequences if health professionals do not receive early intervention?
How will the healthcare system in America be different after the current COVID-19 pandemic?
I've been interviewed on local and national radio shows; given talks to the public at libraries/bookstores throughout the United States; presented on a variety of topics at national and international medical conferences. I am engaging, usually serious but can introduce some humor, as well
I'll promote podcastguests.com on my LinkedIn profile and on my website. I have an extensive network of healthcare providers and talk show hosts. My co-hosted (with Dr. Jeff Foster) website(qualityaffordablehealthcare.net) showcases our recent award winning book "Insider's Guide to Quality Affordable Healthcare" and articles about how the public and health professionals(who are first responders) can cope with the mental impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic. I will also share information about podcastguests..com on my other social media accounts, Facebook and Twitter.