Patient Advocacy and Unraveling the Realities of Our Disjointed, Profit-Driven Healthcare System with Shiella Dowlatshahi

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Imagine being on two sides of the healthcare system - as the family member of a doctor, and as a professional in the biopharmaceutical industry. Our guest, Shiella Dowlatshahi, offers us this unique view as she shares her father's legacy as a loving physician who worked until age 84, and her personal insights from navigating the America Healthcare System. As we unravel her experiences, we discover the stark reality of a disjointed healthcare system, the underlying focus on profit over patient care, and the dehumanization of medicine.
Have you ever thought about the emotional journey doctors embark upon as they face the challenges of their profession? Or considered the importance of patient advocates in our healthcare system? Shiella brings these aspects to light, as she tells the story of her father, a dedicated physician and patient advocate, who maintained his dedication to patient care amidst a shifting landscape of medicine. As we discuss the harsh realities of the healthcare system, including its disorganization and the lack of real patient advocates, we also take a moment to reflect on the human aspect of medicine, often lost amidst the rush of visits and lack of time.
In our final segment, we navigate the tough terrain of terminal illness, family dynamics, and patient advocacy. Sheila's insights on these topics bring a whole new level to our understanding of the healthcare system. She also introduces us to her book, "Pack Your Old Healthcare Parachute: A Physician's Death Through His Daughter's Eye", a heartfelt narration of her father's journey. So come join us in this thought-provoking conversation, as we tackle the important issues that shape our healthcare system, and discover what it truly means to focus on the quality of life.
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Chapters

1. A Different Perspective on Healthcare (00:00:00)

2. The Changing Landscape of Medicine (00:07:10)

3. Navigating Healthcare System and Patient Advocacy (00:21:59)

4. Healthcare Parachute (00:32:47)