Episode 2: What an anesthesiologist does and why we care about the technology you use at Home

May 30, 2023 | Podcast

Knowing that I’m an anesthesiologist, you might wonder why I’m so interested in the technology you use at Home and why it would make a difference in the care you receive. So in this episode, I will explain it to you!

One of the things I want to achieve through this podcast is to fill information gaps in women’s healthcare. Technology can help you collect and provide many data points. It might feel like you’re doing all the hard work, which will only benefit your health team.

The reality is that the benefit of the information you gather is that you become an empowered patient with better insight into your healthcare journey. The more data you collect, and the more you can understand what it can be used for, the more control you can have over your healthcare journey.

Topics include:

  • A recent experience I had with a very knowledgeable patient
  • What an anesthesiologist does and the information they need from you before you go into surgery
  • Why the most critical part of your health story is the story you can provide – and how technology can be used to capture it
  • Why women have more health challenges
  • The importance of developing the habit of tracking your health

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Disclaimer
The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
The personal views expressed by guests on Women’s Digital Health are their own and their inclusion here does not constitute an endorsement from Dr. Brandi, Women’s Digital Health, or associated organizations.

Author

  • Brandi Sinkfield

    Dr. Brandi, is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, who was inspired by her mother, a registered nurse who graduated with a degree in information technology. Through tough love and support from her father, extended family, and friends she attended Case Western Medical School and received her M.D. She completed residency training at Cleveland Clinic and dual fellowship training at Stanford Anesthesiology in Perioperative Management and Digital Health. Growing up she experienced the lack of transparency, shame and secrecy surrounding women’s health and body confidence driving her to imagine a pathway for her own daughter and other women to access information that empowers them and inspires confidence.