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How would you react if you were diagnosed with cancer? Unless you have been there, it’s difficult to imagine. Today’s guest, Rick Dancer,  relives this trip with us. He graciously takes us through his diagnosis, fears and questions he had in deciding what treatment would be right for him. Rick did a lot of research, not “settling” for a medical plan that would leave him with an outcome he found unacceptable.   During our interview it becomes apparent that he didn’t expect how this life changing diagnosis would ultimately impact his life in such a positive way.  About Rick Dancer: Rick is a journalist and visual storyteller. He spent 25 years reporting and anchoring the news in the Pacific Northwest. Today, he continues the art of mixing video and interviews producing a live “Get Real with Rick Dancer” nightly production. He and his wife travel the Pacific Northwest bringing viewers the backstories that rarely get told. Hey! Remember to check out the Marriage and Money, MD Conference November 15-17 with us and 18+ other great speakers! Registration is free and you can sign up with our link here: https://marriageandmoneymd.heysummit.com/?sc=OwbrBw4f&ac=VN88YDpK Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.  Resources: Where to find Rick Dancer: Get Real with Rick Dancer:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1XLKsOLiPMLIcOF0vEjOLw Webpage: https://www.rickdancer.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetRealwithRickDancer Marriage and Money, MD Conference: Join us November 15-17 for 3 days of great information, 18 different speakers and awesome content! Click on the link below and please share with a friend!  https://marriageandmoneymd.heysummit.com/?sc=OwbrBw4f&ac=VN88YDpK American Cancer Society:  https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/cancer-screening-during-covid-19-pandemic.html USPSTF Cancer Screening recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/search_results?searchterm=Cancer CDC Cancer Screening Guidelines:  https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  www.bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree 

What killed 600 K men and women in 2020?  Nope not Covid. Even in 2020, the second leading cause of death behind heart disease is Cancer.  Sadly everyone has forgotten about the original C word. With the pandemic, Cancer screenings plummeted and people have lost focus on their true health risks.  While breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and prostate cancer is the most common in men, the number one cancer killer is still lung cancer. Most people don’t even know that there IS screening available & recommended for those at high risk. Today we cover the current and updated cancer screening recommendations & summarize the gold standard recommendations from the USPSTF ( US Preventive Services Task Force) While the pandemic may have you concerned, don’t let it distract you from prioritizing your health. Do your cancer screenings! Hey and don’t forget to check out the Marriage and Money, MD Conference November 15-17 with us and 18 other great speakers!  https://marriageandmoneymd.heysummit.com/?sc=OwbrBw4f&ac=VN88YDpK  Sponsor: Our sponsor this month is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.  Resources: Marriage and Money, MD Conference: Join us November 15-17 for 3 days of great information, 18 different speakers and awesome content! Click on the link below and please share with a friend!  https://marriageandmoneymd.heysummit.com/?sc=OwbrBw4f&ac=VN88YDpK  American Cancer Society:  https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/cancer-screening-during-covid-19-pandemic.html USPSTF Cancer Screening recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/search_results?searchterm=Cancer CDC Cancer Screening Guidelines:  https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/screening.htm Apps fo USPSTF: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/apps/ Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

We’re celebrating Halloween week with Spooky medical facts and stories. Black cats step aside! We’ve got Oscar.. you DON’T want HIM visiting your bed.  Heard of H.H.Holmes or Jolly Jane? These crazy serial killers working in the medical field did some creepy stuff. Did you know there’s a study on how long rodents maintain consciousness after decapitation? What about humans? Well for Mike the chicken.. he lived a full 18 months … what?! Meanwhile we are calming our nerves with some Monopolowa with Raft Hibiscus/ Lavender syrup… mmmm.  Sponsor: CompHealth is the place to go for an opportunity in Locums!  Just head to www.financialresidency.com/comphealth and see what locums can do for you financially.   Resources: Monopolowa Vodka:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monopolowa Monopolowa around the World: https://www.agjab.com/retailers_usa/default.htm Raft Mixers:  https://raftsyrups.com/ Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

With the recent mandates for vaccine requirements at various places of employment around the country, deadlines are looming for employees to show proof of Covid vaccination.  We have been bombarded with questions regarding medical exemptions for those who truly should not receive the  vaccine, those who have a medical reason NOT to get it as well as what qualifies as a “religious accommodation”. How does one apply, what forms do you need, who fills it out? What happens if your employer refuses to  “accept” your physician letter and you are given your “walking papers’ instead? Our guest today, Alan Thayer of Innovative Law Group ThinkILG.com), is here to address all that and more.   He clarifies the importance of the use of the term “religious accommodation” and 6 Key tips if terminated: 1 — DO NOT QUIT!   2 — Challenge adverse determination (consider a letter from a lawyer).    3 — File for unemployment (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate).    4 — File state civil rights complaint against employer (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate). Contact BOLI ( Bureau of Labour and Industry)   5 — File federal civil rights complaint (EEOC) against employer (religious discrimination & failure to accommodate).    6 — Watch court decisions for claims by employees against employers based on federal religious accommodation laws. Yes there ARE times like this when lawyers can be your best friend! Sponsor: CompHealth is the place to go for an opportunity in Locums!  Just head to www.financialresidency.com/comphealth and see what locums can do for you financially.   Resources: Where to find Alan Thayer: www.thinkILG.com    Religious Accommodation Request Generator https://thinkilg.kartra.com/page/VaccineAccommodation    COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Healthcare Providers and Healthcare Staff in Healthcare Settings Equal Opportunity Employment Commission: https://www.eeoc.gov/    Oregon Bureau of Labour and Industry: https://www.oregon.gov/BOLI/pages/index.aspx  Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree 

This episode is in honor of World Mental Health Day (and because my bestie k.d asked a long time ago for this) It’s really hard to do justice to a topic in 40 minutes that is so vast and layered.  The mental health crisis in the US has fallen on deaf ears for years.  Now with Covid bringing emotional stress, healthcare burnout, social isolation, disruption of societal norms- well it’s no wonder the whole world hasn’t literally gone mad. We are here to tell you we get it, you’re not alone, it gets better. Both of us have been through some very dark times. We understand the dark days, real depression, PPD, S.A.D. But we want to remind everyone that as life brings you it’s crappiest moments, going through a rough patch emotionally does not mean you have a disorder.  We give you some practical tips for finding the light at the end of the tunnel- I personally create my light with Verilux! It’s a game changer  that boosts my mood ANYTIME of the year. Finally, if you or someone you are concerned about is showing serious signs, symptoms and needs professional help- do NOT hesitate in getting immediate attention. Better and brighter days are possible!  Oh and.cheers for National PA Week! Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is Locumstory. Visit www.financialresidency.com/locumstory to see if a locum tenens assignment is right for you.   Resources: -https://verilux.com/collections/happylight-therapy-lamps-boxes   Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

This week Tim flies solo. May is gone so Tim has lost his wingman or wing woman (for political correctness).  Tim interviews Dr Paul Alexander, former member of the US Covid Task Force and advisor to the WHO, among many other roles. He has a PhD in evidenced based medicine and quotes studies faster than most of us can breathe. Paul makes a very compelling evidence  based argument that children should be treated as “already being vaccinated”. We dive deep into the data on children and covid, vaccine efficacy and what the vaccine has accomplished to this point.  It was an honor to interview Dr Alexander again and dig into the data. You can taste his passion for protecting children and getting life back to normal. We even get a hint of what it was like to work as an insider in DC at the beginning of the pandemic.  Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is Weatherby!  Perfect timing to head to  www.financialresidency.com/weatherby for a streamlined locum tenens experience. Whether you’re new to locums or a pro, Weatherby is here to get you where you want to go.  References:  Dr. Paul Alexander: https://www.aier.org/staffs/paul-e-alexander/    Our guest this week is Dr. Paul Alexander. He received his bachelor’s degree in epidemiology from Toronto, Ontario, a master’s degree from Oxford University, and a PhD from McMaster University’s Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. He has also studied at Johns’ Hopkins University. He has studied bioterrorism, advised the Canadian Government and also worked with WHO in 2008 until recently.  From 2017 until December 2019, Alexander was employed by the Washington, D.C.-based Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), where he specialized in systematic reviews. At IDSA, Alexander worked on several clinical practice guidelines. He served  in an advisory role  with Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Trump in 2020. He has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals throughout his career.   Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com  (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

What does it really mean when we say follow the science? Believe it or not, this week is a Doctales with Cocktails episode- albeit a more sobering discussion over a fine, local whiskey. What a perfect episode to ponder over a tumbler of.                Blue Line Unapologetic American Whiskey! This week we discuss some historical things done in the name of science. Specifically we dive into Eugenics, the science of “the day” for over 50 years. It became accepted by the scientific community and world elites, intellectuals and political leaders including Alexander Graham Bell, Winston Churchill, John Maynard Keynes, and Woodrow Wilson, to more notably Margaret Sanger and Adolf Hitler. The concept born in the late 1800’s believed that  selective breeding of humans would breed away undesirable traits that contributed to a weaker, unhealthy society:  feeblemindedness, criminality, birth defects and mental health issues for example. If you were in the  ‘ELITE’ crowd, you were a Eugenicist.  Fast forward to current societal and scientific struggles. What concepts or “group think” exist? Is following “the science” today’s pandemic the same thing? What about the labels associated with being anti/ pro vax, anti/pro climate change? We contend that while there are often many scientific truths and facts in these principles, we can get caught up in the debate without removing our own bias. What happens next is “the science” becomes political, and for many their politics is a natural  extension into becoming their religion.  Is Covid all about science or “scientism”? We believe there should be healthy debate which means allowing scientists to challenge one another to reach the truth. Shutting down opposing views and censorship only pushes the agenda of unilateral thinking.  Ultimately those who only listen to one side are believers in dogma, not science. I definitely will drink to that!  Cheers! Sponsor: Our sponsor this week is Deputy! You can use Deputy on any device, on the go. Within a few minutes of picking it up, you’ll see why it has hundreds of glowing reviews from managers and staff alike.   To find out more — and try Deputy for free — go to www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy    Featured Spirit: Hideaway Distillery- Blue Line Unapologetic American Whiskey. Address: 4120 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355 Phone: (541) 258-6000 https://www.facebook.com/hideawaydistillery/  Check their FB page for a list of vendors that carry this fine spirit sourced and crafted from all locally grown ingredients, right down to the H2O! References:  U.S. Scientists’ Role in the Eugenics Movement (1907–1939): A Contemporary Biologist’s Perspective https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757926/    Human Testing, the Eugenics Movement, and IRBs https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/human-testing-the-eugenics-movement-and-irbs-724/  Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

The most underrated frontline warriors in the Covid-19 fight are the ICU nurses. I’m super excited for you to hear from my sister, Heather Burgess. She has a 10 year career as a Critical Care RN and has been front and central since the pandemic began. She lives in Canada and chats with us today about the Canadian Covid experience.  While the patient is fighting for their life, the nurses are there 24/7, 365. More recently they have been denied any vacation time, are doubled up with responsibility and are sharing the emotional stress with patients, families and colleagues. Now into the second year of this pandemic, many of them are reaching their breaking point. This is happening all around the world, not just Canada.  I’m excited you finally get to hear “a nurse’s story” !  Heather is very humble in this interview - the nurses acting as advocates for their unconscious patients, the emotional abuse they sustain from grieving family members, the frequent need to change care plans depending on which Intensivist is leading the team. Covid is truly a war they are fighting, with emotional and physical consequences from the workplace.  We omit the politics and Tim tries to restrain himself in the vaccine debate! Join us for  the Canadian Covid experience. Today’s show is brought to you by Locumstory.  Visit www.doctorpodcastnetwork.com/LocumStory for unbiased information about locum tenens and see if it should be your next chapter.  Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  Disclaimer All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest’s statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Stay in the loop with us: Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com  or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at : bsfreemd.com  (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree 

Two weeks in a row… more Covid questions answered!  This week we are tackling the giant influx of questions on Covid Vaccines! Yes, Covid vaccines can be all three… good, bad and maybe ugly for different groups of people! We hash out that once vax does NOT fit all! Who should DEFINITELY get Vaxxed, who should be cautious , who should say NO WAY? We even cover Nikki Minaj, say what! Today, we help you unpack the data “RISK” thrown around by the “experts”. Best of all, Tim uses an AMISH community to teach a statistics lesson! No guests this week:  just two seasoned FP docs with over 60 years of experience in Medicine sharing some scientific interpretations of ALL the data and a giant dose of COMMON SENSE! ….and….have you discovered the bloopers yet?..... Today’s show is brought to you by Deputy- an award-winning mission- driven time management scheduling and communication software for physician practices. Disclaimer All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely our opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Links: T-detect Testing: https://www.t-detect.com/ Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1 Learning From the Past  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-020-00462- Sponsor:  Doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy Stay in the loop with us: Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at : bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

You asked for it! More updates on Covid. We are giving a Sparks notes version on Vaccines, Boosters, and early treatment. We take a look around the world, to see what is going on and to bring you a sense of where we THINK we are headed. -Boosters- yay or nay? -Outpatient treatment- what’s in vogue and why aren’t we using it? -What we know about Chicken health and how that impacts Covid vaccines And yes…...someone who’s vaccinated got COVID! Was it Sturgis?? Today’s show is brought to you by Deputy- an award-winning mission- driven time management scheduling and communication software for physician practices. Disclaimer All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely our opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice. The hosts, May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Links: Ivermectin, ‘Wonder drug’ from Japan: the human use perspective: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3043740/ Vaccine Failure and the Way Out: https://eugyppius.substack.com/p/vaccine-failure-and-the-way-out Leaky Vaccines Enhance Spread of Deadlier Chicken Viruses: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/leaky-vaccines-enhance-spread-of-deadlier-chicken-viruses Comparing SARS-CoV-2 natural immunity to vaccine-induced immunity: reinfections versus breakthrough infections https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1 Learning From the Past: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-020-00462- Sponsor: Doctorpodcastnetwork.com/deputy Stay in the loop with us: Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at : bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree