Where Have All the Doctors Gone? with Dr. Joe Sherman

In EPISODE 197 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER, Dr. Gillian Lockitch and Dr. Joe Sherman discuss the challenges faced by both healthcare providers and patients in modern healthcare systems. Dr. Sherman, a board-certified pediatrician with 35 years of experience, shares his journey from treating medically complex children in the USA, Uganda and Bolivia to becoming a physician  coach. He is a Master Certified Physician Development Coach through the Physician Coaching Institute, and a trained facilitator with the Center for Courage and Renewal. His services include individual coaching, medical team support, physician retreats and workshops. He has helped over 200 physicians and other health professionals through the journey of examining their own life experiences, discovering their core values, and using self-awareness to inform their future career choices. He highlights the systemic issues contributing to physician burnout, including administrative burdens and societal expectations, and advises us, as patients, to advocate for more quality care and to foster better relationships through empathy towards their healthcare providers. Episode Timeline: 0:01 Introduction to the podcast theme of systemic healthcare issues effect on both providers and patients 5:40 Dr.Joe Sherman's career as a paediatrician and work in Uganda, Bolivia and the US 27:47 Navigating Career Challenges and Preventing Burnout in Modern Healthcare 35:42 How Patients can Advocate for Quality Care 40:29 Conclusions and Takeaways Learn about Dr. Sherman’s work  www.linkedin.com/in/joeshermanmd Action Steps: Access Your Free E-book Guide from Dr. Gillian Lockitch Guide to Mind and Memory Boosting Strategies   Schedule a  complimentary CALL with Dr. Gillian Lockitch.  Join the GOLY Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growingolderlivingyounger