Lessons from an orthopedic surgery journey

Mar 30, 2023

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Today's episode features John Chase, an orthopedic surgeon and author of You What?!: Humorous Stories, Cautionary Tales, and Unexpected Insights About A Career in Medicine.

John shares some of his most memorable moments interacting with patients throughout his career. He shares some of the humorous and witty responses he's received from his patients, which have given him a different perspective on how people cope with pain and aging.

John highlights how important it is to keep a sense of humor and find the positive side of things, despite the seriousness of his work. He believes that humor can help both patients and medical professionals alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that come with dealing with medical issues.

Join us in this entertaining and insightful conversation with Dr. Chase as he shares his experiences and the lessons he's learned from his years as an orthopedic surgeon.

John Chase is an orthopedic surgeon.

He shares his story and discusses his book, You What?!: Humorous Stories, Cautionary Tales, and Unexpected Insights About A Career in Medicine.

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