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#888 Psychiatrist James Champion D.O. on Medical School Adventures
Apr 16, 2024
Psychiatrist James Champion D.O. shares his medical school adventures, including the opioid crisis in Appalachia and his journey to embracing psychiatry. He discusses the challenges of medication management versus psychotherapy, the holistic approach in osteopathic healing, and educational medical cases in an entertaining novel.
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- Dr. Champion uses a pseudonym to protect patient confidentiality and create a separation from real cases depicted in his novel.
- Oxycontin abuse in Appalachia is linked to generational poverty, unemployment, and easy opioid access, with legal actions and treatments ongoing to combat the crisis.
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Dr. James Champion's Inspiration Behind His Pseudonym
Dr. James Champion, a psychiatrist and author, shared that his pseudonym was inspired by renowned authors like Michael Crichton and Samuel Shem, who used pseudonyms early in their careers. Dr. Champion chose a pseudonym to maintain patient anonymity and create a layer of separation between himself and the real cases depicted in his novel. The pseudonym also held personal significance, incorporating family names into the mix.
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