BROADCASTS.com

So, let\u2019s talk about the importance of doctors talking about politics with their patients\u2026

If you\u2019ve been following me, especially on social media, you\u2019ll know that there\u2019s typically no topic that I run away from, especially when I know that it affects my patients.

And you best believe that politics has always been one.

Because I know\u2014and there\u2019s so much history to show\u2014that decisions made in politics affect the patients I\u2019m taking care of right now, not only for today but for the decades to come.

That\u2019s why it blows my mind when a physician says \u201cPolitics is not my thing\u201d, especially while speaking to a patient.

As physicians, there's so much power in our expertise that can help empower people to make informed decisions that can curve the connection between politics and healthcare into a more positive path.

While I understand that some physicians avoid politics due to fear of conflict, in this episode, I'll discuss why it's important that doctors do not shy away from political discussions nor act apolitical in front of their patients.

Just like what the model says\u2014empower yourself for better health. As the election period comes close, let us understand the possible implications of the choices we're going to make.

Why you need to check this episode:

• Recognize the role physicians play in empowering people to make informed decisions, especially those concerning their health;
• Discover why some doctors avoid political discussions;
• Understand how politics affect patients and the overall system of healthcare; and
• Find out why an open dialogue about politics is a discussion important for doctors and patients to have.

\u201cI\u2019m not asking you to learn every single bit of platform a candidate may have, but I am asking you to figure out from a health care perspective\u2026 \u2018how does this help me?\u2019 From a health care perspective, \u2018how does this hurt me?\u2019\u2026 \u2018How does it help my patient?\u2019\u2026 \u2018How does it hurt my patient?\u2019 You should know that. Like, if you don\u2019t know anything else, you should know that.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Berry Pierre

Notable Quotes:

\u201cPolitics has always been one that I know that I have to be aware of, because I know that decisions that are made outside of my walls can directly affect the patients I\u2019m taking care of in front of me.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Berry Pierre

\u201cI believe if medical schools trained you for it, if medical schools said, \u2018We need you guys to be a little bit more politically involved and understand how the politics around you can have direct and indirect effects on the patient you have to take care of, I\u2019m pretty sure you\u2019d have a new school of doctors who are okay doing it.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Berry Pierre

\u201cYou can\u2019t act apolitical.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Berry Pierre

Sign up at www.listentodrberry.com\xa0 to join the mailing list.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast and share the episode with a friend or family member.

Listen on\xa0Apple Podcast,\xa0Google Play,\xa0Stitcher,\xa0Soundcloud,\xa0iHeartRadio,\xa0and Spotify