White Coat Coaching | The Orthopedic Podcast   /     EP 26 Dr. Jason Weisstein | On the McDonalization of Medicine

Description

Dr. Jason Weisstein is an orthopedic surgeon who is currently practicing in Colorado.  He has worn many hats as an academic surgeon, a physician consultant for Modernizing Medicine, and a private practice physician.  In this episode, we discuss the controversial 80 hour work week and his views on burnout.  We also dive into what he calls the McDonaldization of medicine and why the patient doctor relationship is important for both the patient and the doctor.

Summary

Dr. Jason Weisstein is an orthopedic surgeon who is currently practicing in Colorado. He has worn many hats as an academic surgeon, a physician consultant for Modernizing Medicine, and a private practice physician. In this episode, we discuss the controversial 80 hour work week and his views on burnout. We also dive into what he calls the McDonaldization of medicine and why the patient doctor relationship is important for both the patient and the doctor.

Subtitle
Dr. Jason Weisstein is an orthopedic surgeon who is currently practicing in Colorado.  He has worn many hats as an academic surgeon, a physician consultant for Modernizing Medicine, and a private practice physician.  In this episode, we...
Duration
31:06
Publishing date
2019-11-04 00:19
Link
http://whitecoatcoaching.libsyn.com/ep-26-dr-jason-weisstein-on-the-mcdonalization-of-medicine
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Enclosures
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Shownotes

Dr. Jason Weisstein is an orthopedic surgeon who is currently practicing in Colorado.  He has worn many hats as an academic surgeon, a physician consultant for Modernizing Medicine, and a private practice physician.  In this episode, we discuss the controversial 80 hour work week and his views on burnout.  We also dive into what he calls the McDonaldization of medicine and why the patient doctor relationship is important for both the patient and the doctor.