In this enlightening episode of The Reflective Mind Podcast, Dr. Reid speaks with Dr. Mara Gordon, a pioneer in the field of size-inclusive medicine. Dr. Gordon shares insights into her comprehensive approach to healthcare that prioritizes patients of all body sizes.
We delve into how size-inclusive medicine goes beyond the numbers on a scale, focusing on holistic patient care, individualized treatment plans, and the importance of addressing weight bias in the medical field. Dr. Gordon discusses the impact of size discrimination, and practical strategies for other healthcare professionals to foster a more inclusive environment.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation that redefines what it means to provide compassionate and equitable care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about how to make the medical system more inclusive, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable insights.
Medical Students for Size-Inclusive Medicine can be found at https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/our-story/
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Roxane Gay
Kiese Laymon
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Dr. Mara Gordon is a family physician and writer based in Philadelphia. Her writing has appeared on NPR, in the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Philadelphia Inquirer, STAT News, and elsewhere.
Please check out her newsletter, Chief Complaint, for more reflections on medicine, parenting, gender, and fatphobia.
Dr. Gordon worked in public health in Tanzania and Malawi before returning home to attend medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She stayed at Penn for residency training in Family Medicine and Community Health and was the 2018-2019 Health & Media Fellow at National Public Radio.
She is now on the faculty at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, NJ, where she serves as a primary care physician for patients of all ages and teach medical students.
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The Size-Inclusive Healthcare Revolution with Dr. Mara Gordon