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Ep. 201 Trailblazers in ENT: Otolaryngology, Politics and Patient Advocacy with Dr. K.J. Lee
Description
As a physician, how would you like to be treated as a patient? A simple shift in perspective can improve both patient care and the medical system at large. In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, hosts Ashley Agan and Gopi Shah are joined by Dr. K.J. Lee, a renowned otolaryngologist, educator, and health policy advisor.
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SYNPOSIS
The discussion covers Dr. Lee’s journey into health policy and advocacy, his experiences with political figures like Barack Obama, and the importance of compassionate patient care through his concept of ‘The Patient is U’ (TPIU). Dr. Lee shares insights on the intersection of healthcare and politics, addresses challenges in the current medical system, and emphasizes the need for empathy and good stewardship in medical practice.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
03:39 - Dr. Lee’s Journey into Policy and Advocacy
11:46 - The Role of Otolaryngologists in Leadership
15:14 - Practicing TPIU: Treating Patients as You Would Want to Be Treated
20:20 - Dr. Lee’s Early Influences in Malaysia
29:32 - Healthcare Economics and Quality
31:48 - Complexities in Healthcare Decisions
36:31 - Reflections on a Medical Career
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RESOURCES
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
Official TPIU Organization Link
https://tpiu.org/about/
TPIU
https://tpiu.org/k-j-lee-md-received-the-2024-distinguished-service-award/