Emily Silverman, MD

Emily Silverman, an internist and the founder of The Nocturnists, shares her journey blending medicine with storytelling. She highlights how storytelling enhances empathy and connection in healthcare. The discussion explores the importance of recognizing uncertainty in medicine and its impact on patient care. Silverman also addresses challenges like burnout and the limitations of AI in replacing human experience, advocating for a more humane approach in a tech-driven world.

Physicians discuss the culture of silence around reproductive health in medical spaces and the need to break that silence for reclaiming reproductive freedom. They explore personal experiences with abortion restrictions, legal tactics used against advocates, challenges in determining abortion criteria, and the urgency of advocating for abortion care to reclaim rights.