What Doctors Wish You Knew: Communication, Mistakes, And Humanity In Healthcare

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Today, I sit down with Dr. Cameron Roth — a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona — to explore the human side of healthcare that often gets overlooked. Dr. Roth walks us through what it really takes to care for patients, not just with medical expertise, but with leadership, empathy, and teamwork. We break down the true structure of modern patient care, from the operating room to bedside communication, and how the smallest missteps or moments of compassion can transform a patient’s experience entirely.

Dr. Roth explains the differences that come with fellowship training, why specialization matters, and how his upbringing — cleaning operating rooms as a teenager under the guidance of his physician father — led to his career. We also discuss the social dynamics of healthcare settings, including the importance of transparency with patients, navigating disagreements between professionals, and how burnout, mistakes, and human error affect even the best surgeons.

We also address how healthcare workers deal with emotional stress after a mistake. What’s the role of AI in modern medicine — and what can’t it replace. Dr. Roth emphasizes that while technology is advancing, the core of great medicine remains human connection. Whether you're a medical professional, a future healthcare student, or a patient trying to understand what’s happening behind the scenes, this episode offers a powerful, behind-the-curtain look at the real world of modern medicine.

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