Description

Welcome to UpMed: A Journal Of Healthcare's Race To The Bottom. Meet Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart. Dr. Urquhart is an orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience practicing medicine. In this first episode, Dr. Urquhart introduces herself and discusses the challenges in the healthcare system, focusing on the lack of patient-centric care and the influence of insurance companies. She shares her journey into medicine, reflecting on the evolving roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers from entering medical school to practicing in a toxic environment. Dr. Urquhart highlights the impact of insurance companies on healthcare delivery, emphasizing the need for dialogue and change in the healthcare system.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Dr. Urquhart explains the purpose and motivation behind the UpMed Podcast.
• Dr. Urquhart shares her educational background and what motivated her to enter into practicing medicine.
• Dr. Urquhart shares her White Coat Ceremony experience and the challenges that come with wearing the white coat.
• Dr. Urquhart discusses the challenges doctors face in the healthcare system.
• Dr. Urquhart outlines what we can expect from Season 1 of UpMed.

To continue the conversation, Follow Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart on her YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/@theupwardly