In this episode I reflect on instances when I have felt most unsafe in medicine including

the surprising emotions I felt during each incident
how I reacted then vs how I would react now
help advice given to me by a co-resident
the argument for medical chaperones
challenges to using chaperones in micropractice and potential solutions
best practices for performing sensitive exams

Congrats to these Micropractice 101 Alums opening this month:

Dr. Meghan Monthie: https://heirloomfamilymed.com/

Dr. Laura Eurich: https://www.emeraldtidehealth.com/

Believed Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510326/believed

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Personal Safety & Sensitive Exams in Micropractice (+ Reflections on My Own Experiences w/ Harassment as a Physician)

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