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Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD
Release Date: 06/11/2024
Physician's Guide to Doctoring with Bradley B. Block, MD
β- π This episode is sponsored by Beginly Health-- not just a platform; they're a partner in your professional journey. Visit to start a conversation. β- π This episode is also sponsored by . A private practice partner that helps you uncover and overcome business constraints in your practice. Isnβt it time your practice thrived? β- π Dr. Block discusses the significance of nonverbal communication in patient interactions, emphasizing the need for physicians to be mindful of their facial expressions and vocal tones. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate...
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β- π This episode is also sponsored by . Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified. β- π This episode is also sponsored by . Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today. β- π Dr. Block hosts Professor Frank Chindamo, a comedy expert with a rich history in writing and producing for major networks like HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Prof. Chindamo shares his journey from working on SNL and Ghostbusters to founding Laugh MD, an app dedicated to bringing humor to hospitals. They explore the...
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Dr. Block hosts Professor Frank Chindamo, a comedy expert with a rich history in writing and producing for major networks like HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Prof. Chindamo shares his journey from working on SNL and Ghostbusters to founding Laugh MD, an app dedicated to bringing humor to hospitals. They explore the science behind laughter's healing properties, discuss how doctors can use humor to enhance patient care, and provide practical tips for incorporating humor into medical practice. Prof. Chindamo emphasizes the importance of self-deprecating and positively-based humor while avoiding negative or competence-diminishing jokes.
HIGHLIGHTS
01:27:214 - Frankβs inspiration for Laugh MD from personal experiences
02:45:682 - The beginnings of Fun Little Movies and mobile comedy
03:43:470 - Collecting data with Laugh MD app
04:14:130 - Types of videos on Laugh MD
05:17:006 - Using Laugh MD in waiting rooms
06:42:543 - Patients' feedback on Laugh MD
08:29:934 - How to use comedy in medical practice
10:08:430 - Tips for self-deprecating humor
12:18:738 - Avoiding negative-based humor
13:14:670 - Ensuring patients are not the butt of the joke
19:43:842 - Positive humor techniques
20:49:098 - Handling jokes that donβt land
23:32:302 - Prof. Chindamo's own doctor experiences
25:29:166 - Importance of humor in doctor-patient interactions
28:07:292 - Statistical evidence of humor's benefits in healthcare
BIO
Professor Frank Chindamo began his media career in comedy writing and production at Saturday Night Live (SNL) and as an assistant on the iconic film Ghostbusters. With over 30 awards for his comedy videos on HBO, Showtime, CBS, PBS, and Comedy Central, he launched the worldβs first mobile comedy channel, which was featured on the front pages of Forbes, the LA Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Frank is also a former adjunct professor at USC, UCLA, and Chapman University. He is a certified humor professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and the founder of LaughMD, an app bringing laughter to hospitals.
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