Exploring Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Management with Dr. Alicia Peterson

In this podcast episode, the hosts welcome Dr. Alicia Peterson MD, an accomplished pediatric anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. Dr. Peterson shares her journey from academic medicine to entrepreneurship and highlights the challenges faced within large hospital systems. She discusses the importance of a holistic bio-psychosocial approach to pain management, emphasizing the value of mental health, physical therapy, and social connection. The conversation also touches on the inefficiencies of healthcare bureaucracy, the necessity of finding personal passion, and adaptive strategies to balance professional and personal life. Dr. Peterson offers insights into her consulting work with corporations and her podcast aimed at diversifying and demystifying anesthesiology.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:51 Dr. Peterson's Journey in Medicine
02:24 Challenges in Academic Medicine
03:09 Operating Room Experiences
07:41 Hospital Bureaucracy and Physician Dissatisfaction
19:40 Transition to Corporate Consulting
22:32 Passion for Pain Management
26:15 Bio-Psychosocial Approach to Pain
30:47 Understanding Allodynia and Desensitization Therapy
33:07 Functional Abdominal Pain and Physical Therapy
35:54 The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Meditation
39:04 Mindfulness and Pain Management Programs
44:08 Balancing Work, Hobbies, and Avoiding Burnout
51:44 The Importance of Pain Education for Physicians
55:05 Adapting to Life's Challenges and Staying Disciplined
56:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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