PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine

Physician's Weekly presents PeerPOV: The Pulse on Medicine, a weekly podcast series that features expert points of view on the latest healthcare news, landmark research, and more.

Standardized Discharge Pathway Empowers Clinicians, Reduces Hospital Crowding

Melissa Reider-Demer, DNP, discusses a redesigned discharge workflow that improved inpatient throughput.

12-17
13:02

Inside the AACE’s Updated Guidance on Obesity Diagnosis and Management

Karl Nadolsky, DO, and W. Timothy Garvey, MD, unpack several key points in the AACE’s latest obesity management guidance.

12-10
21:07

Reporting Another Physician: How to Navigate the Legal and Ethical Realities

Dr. MedLaw reviews mandatory reporting laws, liability traps, and how clinicians can act without escalating conflict.

12-03
19:10

Clinicians Urged to Screen Alcohol Use Amid Public Misconceptions About Cancer Risk

Research indicates that 53% of adults in the US aren't aware of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.

11-26
06:49

What the New Era of Malpractice Means for Doctors

The American Law Institute’s updated malpractice standard marks a major shift away from the old locality rule.

11-20
17:52

Reframing Wellness in Modern Medicine, Part 2: Strategies for Patient Engagement

Alex McDonald, MD, and Rachel Franklin, MD, share how they communicate effectively with patients about preventive care.

11-19
18:41

Reframing Wellness in Modern Medicine, Part 1: Addressing Social Drivers of Health

Alex McDonald, MD, chats with Rachel Franklin, MD, about the importance of accounting for social determinants of health.

11-12
23:42

Combating Medical Misinformation, Part 2: Where Should Physicians Start?

Alex McDonald, MD, and Amanda d'Almeida, MD, MPH, share practical strategies for physicians to address misinformation.

11-05
13:29

Mastering Motions and Strategy in Medical Malpractice Cases

Dr. MedLaw explains how physicians facing malpractice suits can use legal motions and strategy to shape their defense.

10-31
17:45

Combating Medical Misinformation, Part 1: Meeting Patients Where They Are Online

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Amanda d'Almeida, MD, about using social media to share evidence-based medical information.

10-29
13:25

Post-Dobbs Laws Delay Medically Indicated Care for Pregnant Patients

Katrina Kimport, PhD, shares her research on how post-Dobbs abortion restrictions have affected obstetric care.

10-22
10:25

Patients & Physicians Find Renewed Connection Through “Commit to Sit” Initiative

Jeffrey Lazar, MD, discusses how sitting down during exams can improve the healthcare experience for patients and clinicians.

10-15
07:01

Navigating Vaccine Policy Shifts in Clinical Practice

Alex McDonald, MD, speaks with Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, about how physicians can navigate discussions about vaccines.

10-08
33:38

Apologizing to Patients: Malpractice Attorney Shares How to Avoid Legal Risk

Dr. MedLaw returns to share how physicians can apologize to patients without accidentally creating evidence of...

10-01
17:03

HER2+ Horizons: Episode 2: Sequencing After Progression—What Comes Next?

In this episode, Sara Tolaney, MD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses sequencing strategies after progression in...

09-24
09:59

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Guiding Patients Through Cervical Screening Choices

Ada Stewart, MD, FAAFP, discusses the strengths and limitations of various cervical screening methods, emphasizing the...

09-24
09:14

How the Eggshell Skull Doctrine Shapes Liability in Malpractice Cases

What is “eggshell skull?” Dr. MedLaw returns to explain the legal standard and how it impacts physician liability and...

09-03
10:12

Digital Health Tools Offer New Window for COPD Exacerbation Prevention

M. Bradley Drummond, MD, discusses how new inhaler technologies can detect early warning signs of COPD exacerbations.Let us...

08-27
11:21

SERENA-6 at ASCO 2025: ctDNA-Guided Therapy in HR+/HER2- mBC

In this episode, Hope Rugo, MD, of City of Hope, shares insights from the SERENA-6 trial, which evaluated ctDNA-guided...

08-13
25:50

How H. R. 1 Could Reshape Healthcare Access, Coverage, and Physician Payment

Alex McDonald, MD, is joined by Elizabeth McNeil of the California Medical Association, and together they unpack H. R. 1’s...

08-13
41:25

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