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.
Trick or tweet: Navigating social media’s impact on young people
November 18, 2024
Listen to this conversation on strategies to help manage unhealthy social media use.
Vaccines, variants, and trends for respiratory virus season
November 4, 2024
Hear more about new vaccine strains and practical strategies for addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
Navigating the opioid crisis
September 30, 2024
Hear the latest in the opioid crisis from Bobby Mukkamala, MD, chair of the American Medical Association's Substance Use and Pain Care Taskforce.
How physicians drive innovation in medical product selection
September 9, 2024
Learn how physicians play an integral role in evaluating medical products in an important conversation with Sande Irwin, MD, chair of the Kaiser Permanente National Product Council.
Addressing stigma and promoting physician mental health
August 8, 2024
Listen to this important conversation about the unique challenges physicians and clinicians face when seeking mental health support.