Difficult Conversations -Lessons I learned as an ICU Physician
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Every critical moment in our lives starts and ends with a Difficult Conversation. As an intensive care physician, author, and frequent speaker on communication, Dr. Orsini has spent most of his career teaching key communication techniques that can help anyone navigate through the most difficult conversations. This podcast is about effective and compassionate communication. Each week our guests will tell their inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy and the role that communication played in the their lives. . Whether you are a doctor telling someone they have terminal cancer, a business leader who is trying to get the most out of his/her employees or an HR Professionals who is faced with separating an employee this is the podcast for you.
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Not What I Had In Mind
February 12, 2024 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOn this episode, Dr. Anthony Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ introduce guest, Laura Diaz-Freeland, whose twin daughters were born at the very limits of viability at just 23 weeks gestation. Laura’s memoir, “Not What I Had in Mind,” is discussed, highlighting the emotional journey and the deep empathy found in motherhood that she experienced following the birth of her extremely premature daughters. Dr. Orsini was part of the team who cared for her twins and they discuss the bond that Laura forge...
Hope For The Best. Plan for the Rest
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are joined by guest, Dr. Samantha Winemaker, an associate clinical professor in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care at McMaster University in Ontario, and co-author of the book, Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 keys for navigating a life changing diagnosis. Dr. Winemaker, an advocate for open communication, emphasizes the importance of patients expressing their need for honesty in their healthcare interactions...
Entrepreneurship with a Purpose
December 11, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to another episode of Difficult Conversations-Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. In this episode, get ready to explore the journey of Jon Brandt, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey is not just about business, but about purpose and change, especially in the realm of mental health in educational settings. Liz Poret-Christ and Dr. Anthony Orsini dive into Jon’s recent sale of the Thrive Alliance Group, and his vision for integrating mental wellness into the fabric of our school...
Fighting for our Heroes
November 13, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations. You may have heard the story of Dr. Lorna Breen, who was an accomplished physician that tragically took her own life during the spring of 2020. Today, Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are honored to introduce guest, Corey Feist, who is the co-founder, and President of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation. Corey dives into his personal journey, driven by the tragic suicide of his sister-in-law, Dr. Lorna Breen, and his mission to transform the healthcare ...
Support Changes Outcomes
October 31, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBDifficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini- Episode 88 In this episode, host Liz Poret-Christ along with Dr. Orsini, welcome guest Gina Jacobson, who discusses the Working with Cancer initiative. The initiative, born out of a heartfelt response to the need for better workplace support for employees facing cancer and chronic illnesses, aims to create a safe and positive environment for disclosing health conditions at the workplace. Gina, a survivor of stage four colon cancer, shares her...
The Problem with Dying with Dr. BJ Miller
October 03, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have the distinct honor to have another incredible guest and that is Dr. Bruce B.J. Miller, who is a longtime hospice and palliative care medicine physician as well as an author, TEDx presenter, and keynote speaker. He has given over one hundred talks on the topics of death, dying, palliative care, and the intersection of healthcare with design. Led by his own experiences as a patient, Dr. Miller advocates for the roles ...
The Impact of Child Abuse with Chris Newlin
September 11, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode of Difficult Conversations, Dr. Orsini is joined by Chris Newlin, Executive Director of the National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Alabama, where he’s responsible for providing leadership and management, as well as participating in national and international training programs for the protection of children. He has more than 25 years of experience working as a Forensic Interviewer, Victim Advocate, Therapist, and other leadership roles in child advocacy. Today, Dr. Or...
Difficult Conversations about Death and Dying
August 21, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we are excited and honored to have as our guest, Julie McFadden, otherwise known as “Hospice nurse Julie,” on social media, where she has almost a million viewers between TikTok and Instagram. Her warm and insightful ability to normalize and explain the death and dying process has made her a cultural icon. Julie has been a nurse for fifteen years, ten in the ICU, and five taking care of hospice patients. Her gift t...
Replay on Demand! -Cy Wakeman
July 10, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBReplay on Demand! Welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is the incredible Cy Wakeman, who is a drama researcher, a global thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author. She has been deemed “the secret weapon to restoring sanity to the workplace” and has helped companies such as Google, Facebook, NBC Universal, Johns Hopkins, and countless others how to navigate our rapidly changing world using good mental processes to harness energy wasted in wo...
Life After Loss
June 12, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations -Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. Liz Poret-Christ is our host and she’s joined by guest Molly Mattocks who is a writer, and end-of-life coach. Molly was an associate pastor before becoming a full-time caregiver for her daughter Izzy, who had neuroblastoma for nearly a decade before passing away in 2021. She is now dedicated to helping shift the cultural narrative around death because she believes our ability to embrace death is intricately woven int...
Giving the Gift of Life
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBToday, you’re in for a real treat because Dr. Orsini and Liz Poret-Christ are having a superstar loaded episode! This episode is about kidney donation. Liz shares a personal story about her daughter’s unlikely friendship with Frank Mara, Vice President of Community Relations for the New York Giants, and how he’s in need of a kidney transplant, which he’ll talk about with us. Also, on the list of superstars joining us is Matt Cavanaugh, an active duty US Army Strategist and President of the...
You Got This Kid- Leadership Skills for Everyone
May 01, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, Dr. Orsini is Co-hosting with Liz Poret-Christ. Today, they’re having a great conversation with Chuck Saia, who’s a Senior Partner at Deloitte and Member of the Quinnipiac University Board of Trustee’s, where he's the Chair of the Student and Academic Affairs Committee. In his thirty year career, Chuck has held various leadership positions at Deloitte, he’s a CPA, and holds an MBA from Quinnipiac University. He’s a...
Closing the Power Skill Gap
April 10, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have two amazing women joining me that are doing extraordinary work. My guests are Noa Ries and Kim Havens. They are Founders of Kahilla, which is an innovative digital platform to scale access to personal and professional development for underrepresented minorities in the corporate world. They had a vision in 2018, to transform the culture of the corporate world and see more equity in positions of senior leadership. Throu...
Making an Impact with Ryan Estis
March 20, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today our guest is Mr. Ryan Estis, who is a globally recognized sales and leadership expert, speaker and author. Ryan has been advising clients on navigating change, improving performance, influencing culture, and accelerating growth. He’s a Founding Partner of ImpactEleven, where he’s helping define and shape a community that’s influencing culture and shaping the future of both personal and professional growth. In this episode, w...
Recognizing Fear
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations. Today, we have Liz Poret-Christ hosting along with Dr. Orsini. A few weeks ago, when Liz was scrolling through Facebook, she came across the PELOTON Cancer Warriors page and saw a post by Gina Jacobson. Her thoughts about battling cancer, mixed with a bit of dark humor, and a lot of honesty made Liz realize that she would be a great guest on this podcast. So, joining us today is Gina Jacobson. For the past twenty-seven years, Gina has worked in a broad r...
Recognizing Fear
December 05, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations. Today, we have Liz Poret-Christ hosting along with Dr. Orsini. A few weeks ago, when Liz was scrolling through Facebook, she came across the PELOTON Cancer Warriors page and saw a post by Gina Jacobson. Her thoughts about battling cancer, mixed with a bit of dark humor, and a lot of honesty made Liz realize that she would be a great guest on this podcast. So, joining us today is Gina Jacobson. For the past twenty-seven years, Gina has worked in a broad r...
There's a Snake on My Head
October 31, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. My guest today, is Mindy Spigel. Mindy has dedicated her career to improving healthcare and helping patients get over their fears of the system. She has a master’s degree in nursing, has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and has taught in both academic and clinical fields. Her passion is helping people create meaningful connections as a leader and team member while providing the best care. She enjoys helping le...
Conversations about Fatherhood
October 10, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have a wonderful guest who’s been doing great things in the healthcare field and has some wonderful stories to share. My guest today is Jeff Atwood. Jeff is a healthcare leader, author, and speaker who has more than twenty-five years of healthcare leadership, marketing, and storytelling experience. He consults with healthcare and community groups nationally, sharing insights and encouragement found at the crossroads durin...
Monitoring Physician Wellness for Patient Safety
September 05, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Our guest today is my friend, Ellen Reilly, who is an industry leader focused on the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data. She’s the Global Head of Healthcare and Life Sciences at WHOOP, a company that debuted in 2015,. Ellen has led large organizations in driving change to transform and simplify business processes while delivering bottom line measurable benefits. This is another part of a long series about physician we...
A Life Dedicated to Babies
August 31, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This interview was recorded over a year ago and for reasons best not discussed were not been able to make it live. Well the big day is finally here. Today, you are in for a real treat because my special guest is a true legend and a local hero in the field of Neonatology here in Central Florida and in the country. He is a hero not only because of his accomplishments, but because of the positive impact that he has left on so many li...
A Life Dedicated to Babies
August 31, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This interview was recorded over a year ago and for reasons best not discussed were not been able to make it live. Well the big day is finally here. Today, you are in for a real treat because my special guest is a true legend and a local hero in the field of Neonatology here in Central Florida and in the country. He is a hero not only because of his accomplishments, but because of the positive impact that he has left on so many li...
Difficult Conversations about Death and Dying
August 15, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHello and welcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we are excited and honored to have as our guest, Julie McFadden, otherwise known as “Hospice nurse Julie,” on social media, where she has almost a million viewers between TikTok and Instagram. Her warm and insightful ability to normalize and explain the death and dying process has made her a cultural icon. Julie has been a nurse for fifteen years, ten in the ICU, and five taking care of hospice patients. Her gift t...
Difficult Conversations about Healthcare
July 18, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, joining me as my guest is somebody who embodies everything that I think should be right in healthcare. With over forty years of healthcare leadership experience, Thomas Dahlborg is a voice for relationship centered and compassionate care and servant leadership. He’s the President and CEO of Dahlborg HealthCARING Leadership Group, a leader, advisor, internationally recognized speaker, and an amazing writer of two multiple awa...
Difficult Conversations about Healthcare
July 18, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, joining me as my guest is somebody who embodies everything that I think should be right in healthcare. With over forty years of healthcare leadership experience, Thomas Dahlborg is a voice for relationship centered and compassionate care and servant leadership. He’s the President and CEO of Dahlborg HealthCARING Leadership Group, a leader, advisor, internationally recognized speaker, and an amazing writer of two multiple awa...
Why Physicians Die By Suicide
June 27, 2022 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. In previous episodes, we’ve had some guests that talked about the problem of substance abuse among physicians. We heard about an incredible film documentary on physician suicide and we heard from physicians about their journey with burnout, This is an important topic because it doesn’t just impact doctors and their families, it also affects patients. According to one statistic, physician suicide affects 900,000 patients per year...
Conversations About Malpractice
June 06, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, the conversation we’ll be having not only affects physicians but quite possibly affects everyone who is listening. We’ll be talking about the complex world of medical malpractice liability coverage. It affects the cost of care, it affects physicians, patients, and hospitals, often even dictating care by a doctor. My special guest today is Jennifer Wiggins, who’s the CEO and Founder of Aegis Malpractice Solutions i...
Conversations About Malpractice
June 06, 2022 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, the conversation we’ll be having not only affects physicians but quite possibly affects everyone who is listening. We’ll be talking about the complex world of medical malpractice liability coverage. It affects the cost of care, it affects physicians, patients, and hospitals, often even dictating care by a doctor. My special guest today is Jennifer Wiggins, who’s the CEO and Founder of Aegis Malpractice Solutions i...
Communication IS Care with Jennifer George
May 16, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we have another incredible guest joining us that I know you’re going to love. Jennifer George is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and compassion-focused physiotherapist, with a lot of experience in the private and public sectors of care. She became a caregiver to her chronically ill father and it was with this personal experience of witnessing his journey through the healthcare system that shaped her professio...
Physician Coaching and Patient Experience
May 02, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we have another incredible guest, Joshua Washington, who is the President of Lee Malveaux People, Strategy & Solutions. As an organizational psychologist, Joshua has helped over 200 medical facilities with people, strategy, and performance. He’s also trained over a thousand executive leaders and developed a one-to-one physician coaching program helping doctors reach the top percentile nationally in patient experience. Hi...
Physician Coaching and Patient Experience
May 02, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, we have another incredible guest, Joshua Washington, who is the President of Lee Malveaux People, Strategy & Solutions. As an organizational psychologist, Joshua has helped over 200 medical facilities with people, strategy, and performance. He’s also trained over a thousand executive leaders and developed a one-to-one physician coaching program helping doctors reach the top percentile nationally in patient experience. Hi...
Health Benefits of the Sicilian Diet
April 18, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am lucky to have as mu Co-host, Elizabeth Poret-Christ, who is the Managing Director of The Orsini Way. Our two guests today are, Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile, who wrote the book, The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan, which introduces the pleasure and wonderful health benefits of the Sicilian version of the Mediterranean Diet. Dr. Campanile is a Clinical and Functional Cardiologist and Founding Director of ...
Health Benefits of the Sicilian Diet
April 18, 2022 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am lucky to have as mu Co-host, Elizabeth Poret-Christ, who is the Managing Director of The Orsini Way. Our two guests today are, Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile, who wrote the book, The Sicilian Secret Diet Plan, which introduces the pleasure and wonderful health benefits of the Sicilian version of the Mediterranean Diet. Dr. Campanile is a Clinical and Functional Cardiologist and Founding Director of ...
Difficult Conversation in Human Resources
March 28, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am honored to have as my guest, Paul Falcone, who is widely considered and expert on communication and human resources. Paul is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Motion Picture and Television Fund and former Head of HR for Nickelodeon. He is a best-selling author of a number of books, including one we’ll be speaking about today called, 101 Tough Conversations to Have With Employees: A Manager’s Guid...
The Problem with Raced Based Medicine with Dorothy Roberts
March 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am are honored to have another amazing guest. Our guest today is Dorothy Roberts, who is the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania with joint appointments in the Departments of Africana Studies and Sociology and the Law School where she holds the inaugural Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights. She’s also the founding director of the P...
The Problem with Raced Based Medicine with Dorothy Roberts
March 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I am are honored to have another amazing guest. Our guest today is Dorothy Roberts, who is the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania with joint appointments in the Departments of Africana Studies and Sociology and the Law School where she holds the inaugural Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights. She’s also the founding director of the P...
Conversations about PTSD with Deborah Beidel
February 28, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is something most people are familiar with but are uncomfortable talking about. As my guest today, I have one of the foremost experts on PTSD who will tell us about the groundbreaking work she’s been doing here in Central Florida. Dr. Deborah Beidel is the Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology at University of Central Florida. She is also the Director of UCF RESTORES program, whic...
Conversations about PTSD with Deborah Beidel
February 28, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is something most people are familiar with but are uncomfortable talking about. As my guest today, I have one of the foremost experts on PTSD who will tell us about the groundbreaking work she’s been doing here in Central Florida. Dr. Deborah Beidel is the Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology at University of Central Florida. She is also the Director of UCF RESTORES program, whic...
Conversations About Moral Injury with Wendy Dean
February 14, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On this episode, we have another amazing guest! Joining us today is Dr. Wendy Dean. Dr. Dean is a writer, speaker, podcast host, and the President and Co-Founder of Moral Injury of Healthcare, which is a nonprofit organization that provides training and consultation to organizations focusing on alleviating distress in their workforce. Dr. Dean has been a practicing clinician, trained in psychiatry. She also worked for the Departm...
Reaching Peak Performance In Medicine
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode we will be talking about High Performance Medicine. I have the pleasure of having as my guest, Brian Ferguson, who is the founder and CEO of Arena Labs, a company that has pioneered the field of High Performance Medicine. Before founding Arena Labs, Brian served in the military as a Navy SEAL Officer. Aside from his duties at the tactical level, he worked with senior leaders to understand the impact of acceler...
Reaching Peak Performance In Medicine
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. On today’s episode we will be talking about High Performance Medicine. I have the pleasure of having as my guest, Brian Ferguson, who is the founder and CEO of Arena Labs, a company that has pioneered the field of High Performance Medicine. Before founding Arena Labs, Brian served in the military as a Navy SEAL Officer. Aside from his duties at the tactical level, he worked with senior leaders to understand the impact of acceler...
A Life with Purpose with Gunnar Esiason
January 10, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, our guest host is Liz Poret-Christ, who is the Director of Programming at The Orsini Way. Liz has a very personal relationship with our special guest, Gunnar Esiason. Gunnar is the son of Boomer Esiason, and known for his life-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Boomer and Gunnar were featured on the cover of the October 1993 Sports Illustrated to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, and he has spent his entire life in the ...
A Life with Purpose with Gunnar Esiason
January 10, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, our guest host is Liz Poret-Christ, who is the Director of Programming at The Orsini Way. Liz has a very personal relationship with our special guest, Gunnar Esiason. Gunnar is the son of Boomer Esiason, and known for his life-long battle with cystic fibrosis. Boomer and Gunnar were featured on the cover of the October 1993 Sports Illustrated to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis, and he has spent his entire life in the ...
Holiday Episode- Highlights from 2021
December 28, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations - Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician. This week Liz Poret-Christ and Dr. Anthony Orsini send a very special Holiday Message to all of their faithful listeners. Liz and Dr. Orsini discuss the best podcast episodes of the 2021 and talk about all of the wonderful people who have honored them by being guests. Dr. Orsini and Liz discuss the highlights of the year and what they have learned from their guests. We end with Liz Poret-Christ quizzing Dr. Orsin...
The Problem with Dying with Dr. BJ Miller
December 13, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have the distinct honor to have another incredible guest and that is Dr. Bruce B.J. Miller, who is a longtime hospice and palliative care medicine physician as well as an author, TEDx presenter, and keynote speaker. He has given over one hundred talks on the topics of death, dying, palliative care, and the intersection of healthcare with design. Led by his own experiences as a patient, Dr. Miller advocates for the roles ...
Leadership from the Boardroom with Stuart Levine
November 29, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, my guest is Stuart Levine, who is the Chairman of the Board and CEO for STUART LEVINE & ASSOCIATES. He was the former CEO for Dale Carnegie & Associates. Stuart is an international best-selling author of three books, The Six Fundamentals of Success and Cut to the Chase, and the co-author of the international best seller The Leader in You. Stuart has been delivering speeches around the globe for over twenty years on the sub...
Difficult Conversations About Breast Cancer
November 15, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Even though October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer should be on our minds all year around. I can’t think of anyone more qualified to talk about breast cancer and the many difficult conversations associated with this diagnosis then my special guest, Dr. Michele Blackwood. She is currently the Chief of Breast Services at RWJ/ Barnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. She also serves as the Nort...
Difficult Conversations About Breast Cancer
November 15, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Even though October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer should be on our minds all year around. I can’t think of anyone more qualified to talk about breast cancer and the many difficult conversations associated with this diagnosis then my special guest, Dr. Michele Blackwood. She is currently the Chief of Breast Services at RWJ/ Barnabas Health and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. She also serves as the Nort...
Do No Harm - Conversations About Physician Suicide
November 01, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. We’ve had several episodes over the past eighteen months on the topics of physician burnout, the toxic culture of medicine, and the high rates of substance abuse in healthcare professionals. These are topics that I care about deeply and speak about during my presentations and workshops. I recently spoke at a Global Summit on Ending Physician Burnout. As part of the summit, attendees were able to get a free viewing of a groundbreak...
Do No Harm - Conversations About Physician Suicide
November 01, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. We’ve had several episodes over the past eighteen months on the topics of physician burnout, the toxic culture of medicine, and the high rates of substance abuse in healthcare professionals. These are topics that I care about deeply and speak about during my presentations and workshops. I recently spoke at a Global Summit on Ending Physician Burnout. As part of the summit, attendees were able to get a free viewing of a groundbreak...
Communicating With Your Doctor with Karen Knops, M.D.
October 18, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWelcome to Difficult Conversations with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing for the second time my friend and former colleague. Dr. Karen Knops is a Palliative Care Physician and the creator of programs designed to improve communication in medicine. Her work is deeply influenced by her own experiences as a young patient. After receiving her medical degree in Internal Medicine and completing her Fellowship in Palliative Care, she went on to create and lead the Divi...