Breaking Point: Why We Become Activists

It's the podcast about the practice of medicine, the art of medicine, the experience of medicine -- not the science of it. Not the nitty-gritty drugs, not the procedures, the parts of science that were on pathophys [pathophysiology] exams. But it does mean we need to think beyond just the bedside sometimes. What are the things that trigger us? What are the things that take away from what we can do and what we want to do at the bedside? What are ways that we can mitigate it, that we can improve it? And that’s what this episode is about: To look beyond just the patient in front of them and to look at bettering conditions for all patients, other clinicians, and the system as a whole. Chapter 1: Telling My Story at the National Nurses Marchopens in a new tab or window (3:44) — She shared her story with thousands -- and since millions -- of people. Story by Tammi Nander, RN. Chapter 2: Nurse Sees Other Side of Unsafe Staffing (19:46) — She experienced unsafe staffing, firsthand, in the delivery room. Story by Katie Best, RN Chapter 3: From New Pandemic Resident to Union Advocate (32:09) — A resident finds community amidst COVID chaos. Story by Chris Thipphavong, MD. Episode produced by Maja Clasen, Editorial Intern Sound engineering by Greg Laub Theme music by Palomar