Lessons from the Pandemic from an ICU doctor with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

Dr. Kwadwo is not only a dedicated healthcare professional but also a passionate researcher committed to optimizing ICU resources and improving access to palliative care without compromising quality. Join Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kwadwo as they engage in a therapeutic and enlightening conversation about healthcare policy, with a particular focus on the COVID pandemic. They explore what went wrong, what went right, and the valuable lessons we can learn from this global health crisis. Together, they delve into the policies implemented in Canada and the United States, sharing their experiences as Ontario residents, discussing travel restrictions, vaccine passports, and mandates. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how we can heal and improve healthcare delivery both in North America and around the world, especially in regions where vaccine policies have been coercive rather than individualized. Don't miss this insightful episode with two passionate healthcare professionals who share their vision for a better, more compassionate future. Connect with Dr. Kwadwo on: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing book: https://amzn.to/401ZHbJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwadwo777 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwadwo-kyeremanteng/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwadcast/?hl=en Podcast: https://kwadcast.substack.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwadcastsolvinghealthcare1948/about Episode Overview: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:13 Introducing Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng and His Work in Healthcare 0:06:11 Ignored Health Factors in COVID-19 Outbreak 0:08:41 Leadership Based on Polling, Not Unapologetic Values 0:12:12 Holistic Approach in Leadership, Considering All Aspects for Success 0:15:37 Core Values: Excellence, Zest for Life, Gratitude, and Courage 0:18:35 Impacts of COVID Closures on Children's Mental Health 0:29:10 Challenging the Black and White Thinking in Vaccinations 0:29:59 Media's Failure to Acknowledge Metabolic Disease Risk Factor 0:33:05 Pursuit of Truth in Medicine and Science 0:34:43 Struggles and Tragedies of Dealing with COVID at Work 0:37:14 The Consequences of Coercion and Lack of Understanding 0:40:14 Considering the Patient's Perspective and Cultural Influence 0:43:44 Personalizing Health Interventions for Individual Patients 0:47:08 Leaders Showing Humility and Connecting with the People 0:50:01 The Effects of Learned Helplessness on Children's Future Leadership 0:53:36 Ways to Become an Unapologetic Leader: Leaning on Action, Embracing Failure, and Delegating 0:58:16 Reflecting on Failure and Learning from It 1:02:38 Meaningful Conversation on Healing and Facilitating Change We are grateful for our sponsors: If you want to start a healthy scalp routine I have a special offer for you to help you do just that. Go to https://diviofficial.com/BETTER or enter BETTER at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Wear it to sleep every night and notice an improvement in your HRV and deep sleep that is off the charts. Go to https://apolloneuro.com/better and use code BETTER to get $50 off at checkout. These minerals taste like water, so you can down them in seconds every single morning. If you want to try Beam Minerals for yourself, head over to https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.