The Role of the Doctor in Modern Medicine with Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe

In order to address life after trauma, we need to address the systems that perpetuate the prevalence of trauma. In today’s episode we welcome our first guest, Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe. Cindy is an acknowledged expert in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. A professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, she has directed programs in the field of neuro-health, giving global lectures, while continuing her research and academic programs in neuropharmacology and spasticity. 

 

As we excavate the complications of the healthcare system and the myriad of organizations that doctors must navigate in an effort to care for their patients, Cindy emphasizes the fragmented infrastructure of healthcare and the need for top-down revision of the medical industry. We discuss the importance of empathy and fostering relationships with patients, while unpacking the history and evolution of medicine and the role of doctor’s in today’s society.