PermanenteDocs Chat
Insights from practicing physicians on the trends reshaping patient care, clinical delivery, and the evolving role of doctors in a rapidly changing health care landscape. Our PermanenteDocs Chat, a live chat and podcast, is hosted by Alex McDonald, MD, a family medicine physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.
PermanenteDocs Chat on the promise of clinical trials in treating cancer
June 2, 2022
Watch the replay of this chat exploring clinical trials available to cancer patients at Kaiser Permanente.
PermanenteDocs Chat on talking to children about violence in our communities
May 26, 2022
Watch the replay of this special edition of the PermanenteDocs Chat to help parents talk to children about recent tragedies.
PermanenteDocs Chat on mental health care
May 6, 2022
Watch a replay of the conversation on ways Kaiser Permanente is caring for the mental health and well-being of its members.
PermanenteDocs Chat on the nursing profession
April 22, 2022
In honor of Nurses Week, this live chat looked at advancement in the nursing profession and what doctors may or may not know.
PermanenteDocs Chat on health and the environment
March 29, 2022
Watch a replay of our chat with Sande Irwin, MD, as she discussed the "Wait, Don't Waste" program and physicians' role in climate health.




