Physicians As Commodities, Working in Rural Areas, and Taking Leaps of Faith w/ Dr. David Baehren

On this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Baehren, an ER physician with three decades of clinical experience.  He's an accomplished columnist for ACEP and a novelist.  Dr. Baehren is a sharp and incredible storyteller. I  really enjoyed our conversation and expect you will, too.

Top Things We Discuss: 

• Gradual shift and change in the workings of hospitals 

• EM is gaining more respect 

• Relationships between physician, admin, and insurance groups

• Rural hospitals and learning to lean on your training

• Spread your wings; get out of your comfort zone

About Dr. Baehren:

• Watching the change in hospitals take place

• Moved around a bit for his job

• Writes stories to let out the difficult days

• Encourages others to find an outlet so that the burnout does not build up