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Patients at Risk

Rebekah Bernard MD and Niran Al-Agba MDwww.buzzsprout.com
Patients at Risk exposes the political maneuvering and corporate greed that has led to the replacement of physicians by lesser trained practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As corporations seek to save money and government agencies aim to increase constituent access, minimum qualifications for our nation’s healthcare guardians continue to decline—with deadly consequences. This is a story that has not yet been told, and one that has dangerous repercussions for all Americans.
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College student outgrows pediatrician, assigned to FNP who misses his life-threatening diagnosis

Corinthia Davidson-French shares the story of her son's missed diagnosis of aplastic anemia after multiple visits to an FNP at the local clinic. We also discuss racial disparities in the healthcare system, and what patients can do to advocate for their own medical care. Learn more about becoming a bone marrow donor at: BeTheMatch.org. Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/Patients-Risk-Practitioner-Physician-Healthcare/dp/1627343164/ Citations: Goldberg GA, Jolly DM, Hosek S, Chu DS. Physician's ...

Jan 03, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Differences between Psychiatrists and Psych NPs: The Case of Jay Baltz - Part 2

Gerald "Jay" Baltz, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who is being investigated by the California Board of Nursing for an inappropriate sexual relationship with a patient who later took her own life, received his training at an online program that required a minimum of 500 clinical hours of experience for graduation. Baltz continues to provide psychiatry care to patients in California and Washington state, and since receiving a doctorate degree in nursing, he now advertises as "Doct...

Dec 27, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Psych NP patient affair ends tragically: The Case of Jay Baltz - Part 1

Gerald "Jay" Baltz, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, was investigated by the California Board of Nursing after allegations that he had entered into a sexual relationship with a patient who subsequently took her own life. The Board received this information in April of 2018, began its investigation, and filed a claim against Baltz on June 15, 2020. Today, six months later, Baltz continues to practice psychiatry as a nurse practitioner in California and in Washington state, where he...

Dec 20, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 7

NP-turned-physician discusses differences in training

Dr. Robin Rose, a family physician who trained as a nurse and then nurse practitioner discusses the differences in education and training between the medical disciplines. Dr. Rose, who lives on an isolated island in Hawaii, describes challenges in obtaining physician-led care, especially for vulnerable populations living in medically underserved areas. PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org

Dec 13, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Physician fired for writing op-ed explaining the differences between MDs and NPs

Physicians who speak out in support of physician-led care face repercussions. Steven Maron, MD, a pediatrician with 31 years of experience, was fired from United Community Health Center in southern Arizona after writing a newspaper article explaining the difference in training between a physician and a nurse practitioner. As Maron pointed out in his op-ed, while there are excellent and experienced nurse practitioners and physician assistants, their education and training are not the same as that...

Dec 06, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Boards of nursing fail to protect patients from dangerous nurse practitioners

Dr. Amy Townsend discusses the incredible lengths she went through to get the Texas Board of Nursing to act to stop a dangerous nurse practitioner after he caused 2 patient deaths. Get the book! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/patients-at-risk-niran-al-agba/1137936919?ean=9781627343169 July 21, 2017 https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/nederland-nurse-practitioner-says-allegations-of-inappropriate-use-of-hormones-are-unfounded/502-4583920 July 26, 2017 https://kfdm.com/news/local/two-se...

Nov 29, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Cochrane's 18 Tall Tales

Drs. Rebekah Bernard, Niran Al-Agba, and Phil Shaffer break down the 2018 Cochrane Review "Nurses as Substitutes for Physicians in Primary Care," pointing out that of 9,000 studies reviewed over the last 50 years, just 18 were of adequate quality to include in a review of the subject. Of these 18 studies, just THREE were published in the United States, most contained high degrees of bias, had small sample sizes, were of short duration, and ALWAYS included physician supervision or nurses followin...

Nov 17, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Nurse practitioner speaks out against independent practice

Drs. Rebekah Bernard and Niran Al-Agba are joined by Shannon Keaney, a nurse with 11 years of intensive care experience who recently graduated as a nurse practitioner. Shannon explains the differences between "brick and mortar" nurse practitioner training as compared to newer "diploma mills," and discusses why she thinks patients are best served when nurse practitioners practice with physician supervision. PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org

Nov 16, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2

There's Something About Mary

Drs. Rebekah Bernard, Niran Al-Agba, and Phil Schaffer discuss researcher Mary Mundinger's recent Wall Street Journal letter, which argues that the nurse practitioners studied in her 2000 JAMA publication were practicing without physician supervision. The fine print reveals fascinating details left out of the headlines. Referenced in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BUGdOs74Q8&t=746s&fbclid=IwAR1hMRBFlgzV3gmgaBIDH744-5nX-RAa5-9xDd9nloDqQ4R0NTqOS5ESuoM PhysiciansForPatientPro...

Nov 10, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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