Befriending older patients, sharing common struggles | Evening Rounds S3:E9

Dr. Ecler Jaqua discusses the rewards of caring for older adults and how she builds trusting relationships with her patients and learners. For more info check out http://lluh.org/podcast Dr. Jaqua – Timecode chapters 0:00 – Opening 0:36 – pro volleyball dreams 3:21 – teamwork in volleyball and medicine 4:24 – Geriatric medicine and a soft spot for the lonely 5:54 – health care in Brazil 8:18 - how Brazilian culture influences her patient care 9:23 - her daughter’s type 1 diabetes 11:53 – vulnerability can lead to deeper connection 12:36 – hope for type 2 diabetic patients 14:43 – her own weight-loss health journey 18:12 – making healthy changes even when using a weight loss drug 19:04 – the drive of a life-long learner 20:36 – learners pushing teachers in academics 21:20 – one health tip 22:51 – working towards “de-prescribing” 25:15 – taking care of her grandma in Brazil 28:10 – closing comments and credits