Best Kelly Grayson Podcasts (2024)

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Did You Myth Me (With Makena Kelly) 1:49:05

18m ago1:49:05

1:49:05

This week, Nathan and Chris are joined by Wired’s Makena Kelly to discuss content creators at the Democratic National Convention. Was it a savvy move on Democrats’ part to give them press access? Did they do a better job of shining light on protesters and their causes than traditional press? And what was the deal with all the rumblings of conflict …

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6 GHz Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing patient care with Matt Pekarske of GE HealthCare 15:11

1h ago15:11

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In today’s episode, we welcome Matt Pekarske, Principal of Connectivity and Service Integration Technologies at GE HealthCare, to the show to explore 6 GHz Wi-Fi's impact on healthcare. Matt tells us how the additional spectrum of 6 GHz Wi-Fi enhances healthcare settings by improving clinical workflows and ensuring reliable connectivity for critica…

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with: RJ Morrison 1:41:37

22h ago1:41:37

1:41:37

In my latest episode, RJ Morrison from Traumasoft joins me for a chat! We talk about the Code Green campaign, a mental health advocacy and education organization paperwork, what happens when a report is sent back, pay, billing, Medicare law versus insurance capacity, and how it all relates to our job responsibilities! It was great having RJ on. Lis…

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Deadlock On Arrival 1:56:04

1h ago1:56:04

1:56:04

This week, Nathan, Chris, and Riley examine the aftermath (lol) of the drama surrounding Deadlock, Valve’s new hero shooter that hasn’t been officially announced yet, and one brave (read: normal) reporter’s decision to, well, report on it. Why, in an industry where regularly unreliable leakers amass hundreds of thousands of followers, did so many p…

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Response time addiction: Is EMS under an urgency illusion? 18:40

1h ago18:40

18:40

This week on the Inside EMS podcast, our hosts delve into a heated discussion on the topic of time requirements and response times in EMS – are they necessary or a nuisance? Listen and watch as Kelly Grayson and Chris Cebollero go back and forth on the history, the reliance and the continued use of response times as a standard metric in EMS. Top qu…

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Navigating international healthcare and a $60K+ flight home 27:30

11d ago27:30

27:30

In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero walks cohost Kelly Grayson through his recent emergency trip to Italy after his sister experienced a major medical crisis while on vacation in the country. He talks through his shock at certain protocols that would never be found in the U.S., leading to a discussion about necessary car…

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RIP Game Informer 1:59:48

4d ago1:59:48

1:59:48

This week, Nathan, Gita, and Riley gather to reflect on the legacy of Game Informer, a magazine whose 33-year run unexpectedly came to an end late last week when GameStop unceremoniously laid off its entire staff and took down its website’s archive. Then we discuss the parasocial pivots of both the Trump and Harris campaigns, with the former appear…

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Wi-Fi® is revolutionizing automotive connectivity with Walter Bronzi of BMW 12:37

17d ago12:37

12:37

In today's episode, we're joined by Walter Bronzi, Technical Product Lead for Connectivity Platforms and Wireless In-car Services at BMW. Walter shares how the surge in customer demand for in-car connectivity has made Wi-Fi a crucial component to automotive use cases. We talk about how Wi-Fi compliments other in-car features that utilize 5G and Blu…

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You Don’t Need That Many Cars, Man 1:32:57

14d ago1:32:57

1:32:57

This week, Luke, Riley, and Chris talk news, sports, sports games, non-sports games, and geography. We start by discussing Wednesday’s layoffs at Destiny developer Bungie, which saw 220 people lose their jobs and other people and teams shuffled into parent company Sony. But throughout all this upheaval, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has managed to hang o…

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Toxicology Chat | with Ryan Feldman 1:14:54

19d ago1:14:54

1:14:54

🚑 🎙️ It’s time for another episode! This week, Toxicologist and Emergency Medical Pharmacist Ryan Feldman, host of The Poison Lab podcast, joins me to chat about pharmacology, overdoses, poison control AND opioid overdose through absorption. You can listen on your favourite podcast app! #paramedicstudent #emtstudent #emtschool #emt #emtlife #parame…

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Hot Labor Summer: Video Games Edition 1:38:43

18d ago1:38:43

1:38:43

This week, Nathan, Riley, and Chris tackle a very eventful week, beginning with news that broke mere minutes before we started recording: video game voice actors and mocap performers are going on strike. Major companies – including EA, Epic, and Activision – aren’t guaranteeing them necessary AI-related protections, so they’re taking to the picket …

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with: Amanda Hall (Part 2) 1:17:27

26d ago1:17:27

1:17:27

🚑 🎙️ Amanda Hall and I finished our chat by talking about dealing with and treating difficult patients, asserting ourselves, and speaking up in the workplace. We also gave a lil’ advice about good test prep and studying.By Alexis Hardwick

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You’ll Kick Yourself If You Miss This One 1:30:30

25d ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Nathan, Luke, and Chris gather to discuss a week that feels like it’s lasted ten years, largely due to an assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the aftershocks of which have rattled every corner of the internet, including the world of video games. Almost immediately after it all went down, players of games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft…

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‘Everybody is doing weed’: Should EMS providers have the option if legal? 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

“Marijuana use is becoming part of a societal norm.” Our cohosts tackle one of the more contentious topics in the industry, as Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson debate the logistics and implications of allowing EMS providers to consume marijuana in their off-duty time. The use of federal money by most agencies in the country makes this a difficult …

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with: Amanda Hall (Part 1) 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

🚑🎙️ Today on the podcast, I reminisce with my former instructor and friend, nurse PLUS flight paramedic Amanda Hall, about my crebs cycle presentation, the weirdest thing that she has seen on a call (you will not be prepared for this story), why getting out of our comfort zone helps us grow, and a whole bunch more about our attitudes as providers i…

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Wi-Fi® unlocks generative AI with James Chen of MediaTek 20:33

26d ago20:33

20:33

In today's episode, we welcome James Chen, VP of Product and Technology at MediaTek, back to the podcast to talk about all things AI. We discuss the difference between traditional AI and generative AI, and learn more about Wi-Fi's pivotal role in both technologies. James shares his insights on the emerging generative AI landscape and how it support…

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Motivating the unmotivated: How to empower your EMS workforce 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

“You need to set the standard; the standard starts and ends with you.” On this week’s episode of Inside EMS, our cohosts discuss how industry leaders can motivate frontline personnel to become the best clinical version of themselves. Chris and Kelly also preview their upcoming presentations at the Star Life Rural EMS conference, touching on topics …

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Rotten To The Xbox Game Pass Core 1:49:55

1M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

This week, Nathan, Luke, and Riley reconvene after a holiday weekend to discuss everybody’s favorite, inescapably pervasive topic: enshittification, defined by writer Cory Doctorow as the process by which "the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are turning into giant piles of shit.” This week alone, it happened to both Xbox’s Game Pass se…

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Degree versus Certification | with Aaron from Pragmatic Paramedics 1:33:15

1M ago1:33:15

1:33:15

🚑🎙️ In this week’s podcast, Aaron from Pragmatic Paramedics and I focus on having EMS professionals with degrees in the profession versus obtaining a certification. We also break down the argument that EMS providers benefit from having a degree and how higher education and a degree can help providers outside of EMS.…

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Ain’t No Party Like A LAN Party Because LAN Parties Don’t Happen Anymore (With Merritt K) 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

This week, everybody’s on break because of the Fourth of July, but we don’t intend on leaving you high and dry. A couple months ago, we hosted our first live event at Wonderville in Brooklyn alongside Merritt K, author of “LAN Party: Inside the Multiplayer Revolution.” We spent our time on stage discussing the golden age of LAN parties and why they…

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And He’s Not Even A Real Doctor (With Ash Parrish) 1:33:36

2M ago1:33:36

1:33:36

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by Ash Parrish of The Verge to discuss the reason behind Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban and how it finally came to light after all these years. We answer one of the major questions the recent torrent of information has produced: Why did it take journalists – some of whom had known the reason for years…

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Nancy Magee: ‘Volunteerism is at the core of every civil society’ 25:43

2M ago25:43

25:43

“All of EMS is volunteerism.” This week, host Chris Cebollero is joined by industry advocate and EMS1 columnist Nancy Magee to discuss the current state of volunteerism in the profession. The conversation explores how leaders can balance the demands placed on volunteers with proper recognition, support and understanding, while also being responsive…

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‘Ask your doctor if Ozempic is right for you’: EMS and semiglutides 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

This week, our Inside EMS cohosts discuss the rise in popularity of semiglutide drugs – like Ozempic – used for weight loss. Chris and Kelly discuss what providers should know about the use of these drugs, for their personal use and how complications may present in patients. Top quotes "If you're using semiglutide drugs purely as your only means of…

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Link’s Awokening (With John Warren) 1:39:45

2M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by John Warren, formerly of Fanbyte and now of the just-launched VGBees. First we discuss John’s new reader and listener-supported website, which aims to provide a home to good writing about video games. The more the merrier, we say. Then we hop on the endless merry-go-round that is the question o…

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The Road of a Medic: with Kelly Grayson 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Today, I get to dive deep into stories with Kelly Grayson, author of A Paramedic's Story: Life, Death, and Everything in Between and Perspectives Volume 1 and 2. Kelly not only shares his journey to discover his love and talent for writing but also some of his darkest moments as a medic and in his personal life and how he has overcome those situati…

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Summer Game Feast Or Famine 1:50:36

2M ago1:50:36

1:50:36

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Luke are joined by some guy they know named Ethan Gach to discuss the aftermath (lol) of Summer Game Fest. Ethan was on the ground at the show in LA, so he fields questions about the Geoff Keighley-powered husk that E3 left behind. We ultimately arrive at the same question people do after every single one of these…

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‘From oxygen to ketamine’: Why dosing matters, regardless of drug type 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

“We've got to be on top of our game when it comes to clinical dosing of medications, from oxygen to ketamine.” This week, Inside EMS cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dive into an article by Joshua Davies on the use of chemical restraints in the field. They discuss the pros and cons of different medications, including a lively discussion on…

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Career progression: ‘A good paramedic should outgrow their protocols’ 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

“If you're the smartest one in the room, you're in the wrong room.” Education is the word of the day on this episode of Inside EMS, as cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dissect the impact of higher learning on providers’ career longevity and advancement. Plus we dig into all this: Starter EMS agencies. “Some agencies might just have to be t…

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Keigh-3: Day 0 1:42:52

2M ago1:42:52

1:42:52

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley gather on the eve of Summer Game Fest – aka Keigh-3 – to discuss pre-show announcements and an investigation into the show itself. Turns out, it costs $250,000 to buy one minute of trailer time during Geoff Keighley’s summer advertisement extravaganza. And that’s just the beginning, with pricing tier…

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Countdown To Keigh-3 1:42:44

2M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley huddle together after another week surviving the slow-mo media apocalypse, this time with (even) more AI. First we discuss Vox Media and The Atlantic’s mystifying decisions to feed their journalists’ work into OpenAI’s woodchipper, shredding years of credibility and goodwill in exchange for a quick b…

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‘Where is your strength as an EMS provider?’ 28:12

3M ago28:12

28:12

“Even after all these years of being in EMS, I still want to learn.” Flying solo this week, Chris Cebollero takes a note from EMS1 columnist Tim Nowak, walking listeners through his “11 keys to success for the rookie EMT.” Though directed at new EMTs, Cebollero makes the point that Nowak’s list of advice is really poignant for anyone at any point i…

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Pokémon Marx To The Polls (With Janus Rose) 2:06:32

3M ago2:06:32

2:06:32

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Gita are joined by Janus Rose, author of Aftermath’s first-ever freelance piece (made possible by subscribers like you!). She tells us about what inspired her to write her piece, which focuses on parallels between Final Fantasy VII and real-world resistance movements in the face of imperialism. Then we discuss IGN…

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with: Eric Bauer at EMS World 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

🚑 🎙️ I'm VERY excited to share my interview with Eric Bauer from FlightBridgeEd finally!!! I've been a big fan of their podcast for a long time, so it was such a cool opportunity to interview Eric. We delve into his transition from ruffin’ it on the ground to being a flight medic, staying curious and learning in our ever-changing work environment a…

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EMT partners: ‘The people that really make it happen’ on calls 24:53

3M ago24:53

24:53

“When your communication is intuitive … that’s what makes EMS an art for me.” This week, our cohosts discuss what makes a good EMT partner and a supportive paramedic mentor. The discussion was inspired by EMT-B Clay Gilman’s recent EMS1 poem submission, “To my medic, from your EMT.” The conversation also touches on: The use of BLS intercepts in pla…

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Yasuke, Queen 1:33:31

3M ago1:33:31

1:33:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Riley discuss the new Assassin’s Creed, Shadows, which is set in feudal Japan and stars two main characters: a ninja and a samurai. It looks more interesting than the past few games in the series, if nothing else! Of course, since the ninja is a woman and the samurai is black, a certain subset of gamers ar…

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Wi-Fi® is a key enabler of XR's success with Shaila Bansal of Qualcomm 13:38

3M ago13:38

13:38

In today's episode, we're joined by Shaila Bansal, Product Manager at Qualcomm, to talk all about how Wi-Fi serves the evolving XR landscape. Shaila tells us how XR boosts productivity in global enterprises, from augmented reality glasses to productivity applications like the infinite desktop. We discuss how VR enables immersive learning in the cla…

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Working as a Medic in the U.S.A. versus Australia | with Peter Eastwick (Part 2) 1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

🚑 🎙️ Part 2 of my BIG interview with Peter Eastwick!!! Peter and I finish our chat about transitioning from a medic in Australia to the U.S.A., the “cost” to transport versus not, Australian chocolate & the delicacies of food in Louisiana, plus Mental health in EMS.By Alexis Hardwick

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Xbox Unalive 1:31:31

3M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita take stock of Microsoft’s no-good, very-bad week, in which the increasingly embattled giant shut down four studios, two of them – Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks – beloved by fans. More small games or big franchise hits? Microsoft doesn’t seem to know what it wants. Then we check in on Sony, which i…

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‘We have to change’: Matt Zavadsky on his new role and how EMS needs to evolve 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

This week on Inside EMS, MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky joins the show for the 10th time as a guest host to discuss potential changes to how the organization operates in the City of Fort Worth … as well as a change to Zavadsky’s personal career path. The pair also discuss: The four options on the table for transforming MedStar What a MedStar change means …

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Working as a Medic in the U.S.A. versus Australia | with Peter Eastwick (Part 1) 1:03:12

4M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

🚑🚨 Hi all! In my latest episode, Peter Eastwick joined me to chat about transitioning from a medic in Australia to the U.S.A. and the challenges, similarities, and differences that he experienced. Here's part 1 of our BIG interview. Enjoy!By Alexis Hardwick

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Scanning The Orb-ituaries 2:08:58

3M ago2:08:58

2:08:58

On this week’s episode, Nathan, Chris, and Gita ponder orbs. There used to be so many of them in video games. What happened? Where did they all go? And whose idea was it to replace the smooth, satisfying act of vacuuming up orbs with slow, tedious loot grinds? After that, we discuss Another Crab’s Treasure, a Spongebob-inspired Soulslike that’s sur…

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Goodbye, pencil whipping: Reimagining drug tracking compliance 22:22

4M ago22:22

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“We wanted to build something to solve the problem and help the paramedic, not hinder them.” Clive Savacool, CEO and founder of LogRx, joins the podcast this week to discuss preventing drug diversion/theft. Host Christ Cebollero and Savacool discuss: Who sets the tone for compliance accountability in an EMS organization The practice of gatekeeping …

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Celebrating 25 years of Wi-Fi with David Coleman of Extreme Networks 25:01

3M ago25:01

25:01

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Wi-Fi, and in today's episode, we're celebrating this milestone by taking a walk down memory lane with our guest David Coleman, Director of Wireless in the Office of the CTO at Extreme Networks. David tells us about his first experience with Wi-Fi 25 years ago, and how the technology moved swiftly from the warehou…

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‘We are patient advocates’: When ‘backing the blue’ puts EMS in a difficult position 23:54

4M ago23:54

23:54

Inside EMS cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson delve into a legal case out of New Jersey in this week’s episode, in which law enforcement officers and EMS providers were recently charged with the in-custody, in-ambulance death of a patient under the influence of bath salts. The discussion also discusses a similar incident out of Colorado in w…

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Speaking Of Things That Are Banned (With Matt Kim) 1:28:08

4M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

On this week’s episode, Nathan and Chris are joined by IGN’s Matt Kim to talk about Stellar Blade, a culture war battleground that, as it turns out, is a perfectly alright video game and nothing more. Seems to happen a lot! Maybe we could all learn something from this. But we probably won’t. Oh well. Then we discuss the impending TikTok ban, which …

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You Don’t Have To Cheer For Big Tech (With Ian Boudreau) 1:30:20

4M ago1:30:20

1:30:20

On this week’s episode, Riley and Chris are joined by games journalist Ian Boudreau. We start by talking about Riley’s stressful quest to get internet in a new apartment, before pivoting to the stressful quests of the Fallout TV show and what it does and doesn’t borrow from the games. Then, we discuss the drama around Marques Brownlee’s review of t…

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Rendezvous with Reed | Interview with Rescue Rendezvous 59:34

4M ago59:34

59:34

🚑 🎙️Reed from @rescuerendezvous joined me to share his perspective of being a flight medic on the Army side and his mission to provide quick pointers of education at the most basic level for providers!By Alexis Hardwick

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Leadership styles: Progressive discipline vs. coaching culture 16:58

4M ago16:58

16:58

“Sometimes we made decisions and wound up getting corrective action where maybe a culture of coaching would have taught me to grow.” Kelly Grayson puts the spotlight on fellow cohost Chris Cebollero this week as the pair discuss whether progressive discipline still has a place in EMS or if a move to a culture of coaching, as written about extensive…

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CEO Insights: Wi-Fi Alliance® and Pavlov Media 14:11

4M ago14:11

14:11

Today, we're continuing our special series, CEO Insights. In this episode, Wi-Fi Alliance CEO Kevin Robinson and CEO of Pavlov Media Cory Douglas share their thoughts on Wi-Fi innovation, fiber to the home, and more. We talk about the increasing need for reliable high-speed internet access and how OpenWiFi is working to meet that demand. Cory tells…

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‘A series of unfortunate events’: The danger of bias cascade in EMS 22:46

4M ago22:46

22:46

“Sometimes we make a decision, and it snowballs.” Our cohosts get vulnerable on this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, sharing times in their career when they suffered from cascade bias – using incorrect supplied or assumed information, which led to mistakes that compounded to the detriment of the patient. Have you experienced this in your career?…

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