In “Episode” 18, we do a brief recap of what we’ve accomplished in 2024, both on and off the air, and discuss some exciting developments in store for 2025. We’re looking forward to engaging with our audience and learning how to be real millennials by building a social media presence. You may even see T-Shirts featuring us as potato farmers in white coats.

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In Episode 17, we speak with Kamaria Cayton Vaught, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in infertility, medical genetics, and genomics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. We discuss the ethics of genetic testing, the pros and cons of sending your DNA to ancestry databases, and consent and counseling issues with direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Holly laments about DNA testing her rescue dog and learning that she accidentally adopted a designer breed (she still adores him).

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In Episode 16, we recognize ourselves (just kidding!) – we recognize healthcare workers who put their patients first, not just during COVID, but every day. We talk about the different types of recognition, including awards, peer recognition, and cash money – and whether any of this is meaningful compared to structural changes. Holly definitely will not remember physicians’ day; she will ask Bhuchitra to remind her to recognize him.

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In Episode 15, we discuss three different waiting games: scheduling an appointment, delays at your provider’s office, and the dreaded ER waiting room. We talk about the worst offenders in making you wait (dermatology!) and give you tips to reduce wait times, including best days to call for appointments and the least busy times in the ER. Bhuchitra finds it suspicious that both Holly and her friend broke an arm in a dramatic fashion.

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In Episode 14, we discuss the excitement and terror of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - and technology in general - in healthcare. We talk about some promising developments for medical education and patient care delivery, and some of the scarier elements, like the prospect of robots taking over our jobs. Bhuchitra acts like he knows how potato farming works.

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In Episode 13, we talk about the historical dynamics between nurses and physicians - a far cry from the friendship that Holly and Bhuchitra share. We discuss some potential reasons why nurses and physicians do not necessarily form friendships outside of work, which range from differences in shift types, age, and career stages. Holly and Bhuchitra wonder "Why, God, Why?" at the separateness of the white coats and the blue scrubs in the hospital cafeteria (credit to Ross Gellar).

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In Episode 12, we chat with Dawn Jones, LPN, an experienced nurse and current Ombudsman - a patient advocate and trained mediator - for long-term care facilities in Baltimore. We discuss the challenges that arise in long-term care facilities, including roommate issues and staffing shortages, and talk about the process of mediating those conflicts. Holly is appalled at the idea of a roommate turning the thermostat to any temperature besides 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

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In Episode 11, we chat with Katie Nelson, PhD, MSN, RN, an Assistant Scientist for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, as well as a clinical nurse/nurse educator/amazing advice giver. We talk about what it's like to be an inpatient nurse, work back-to-back 12 hour shifts, and care for six patients at once - all while trying to maintain a semblance of a personal life. Bhuchitra hits a nerve with Holly about a comment she once made. **She was joking!**

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