As an orthopaedic surgeon, the smallest of errors can sometimes have significant repercussions for patient outcomes and your professional reputation. Understanding and avoiding common practice mistakes is key to delivering exceptional care and maintaining a successful practice. Hence in this episode, Dr. Chase joins us to share his practice experiences and discuss mistakes he made in his practice and how we can avoid same.

John Chase MD is a recently retired Orthopaedic surgeon who grew up in Iowa. He received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and Medical degree from the University of Iowa.

Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Florida rounded out his academic and surgical preparation for a career in Orthopaedic surgery, focusing on Knee and Ankle problems.

As a result of house arrest from Covid 19 , he found himself with plenty of time and information about the practice of medicine he wanted to pass along. Thus, he made a decision to combine stories that all those in medical fields will recognize, and to add a few insights and lessons about the practice of medicine. This decision birthed his book titled “You What”.

In this episode, Dr. Chase shares insights into his professional experiences as he answers questions like:

• What are some of the mistakes which medical professionals should avoid throughout their career.
• How do you break ‘not so great’ news to patients?
• How can you handle work-life balance?

This episode is sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Filled with content that has been vetted by some of the top names in orthopaedics, the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge (ROCK) program sets the standard for orthopaedic education.

Whether ROCK is incorporated into your residency curriculum, or you use it independently as a study tool, the educational content on ROCK is always free to residents. You’ll gain the insights and confidence needed to ensure a successful future as a board-certified surgeon who delivers the best patient care. Log on at https://rock.aaos.org/.