Missed signs: a doctor's reflection on depression

<p>In this episode, interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres shares a poignant story about missing the signs of depression in a patient. He reflects on the challenges of limited time with patients in modern health care and the importance of truly listening to patients and paying attention to what is between the lines of their symptoms. Tune in to hear more about the consequences of limited doctor-patient time and how to prioritize patients' mental and emotional well-being in health care.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.floridaspineinstitute.com/team/francisco-torres/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Francisco M. Torres</a> is an interventional physiatrist specializing in diagnosing and treating patients with spine-related pain syndromes.</p> <p>He shares his story and discusses his KevinMD article, "<a href= "https://www.kevinmd.com/2022/11/not-listening-carefully-to-a-vulnerable-patient-can-become-a-matter-of-life-or-death.html">Not listening carefully to a vulnerable patient can become a matter of life or death</a>."</p> <p><a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction"><img class= "alignnone wp-image-424286 size-medium" src= "https://www.kevinmd.com/wp-content/uploads/NuanceLogo_Horz_k-2-300x62.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="62" /></a></p> <p><em>The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the <a href= "https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>.</em></p> <p><em>With so many demands on their time, physicians today report record levels of burnout. Burnout is caused by many factors, one of which is clinical documentation. Studies indicate physicians spend two hours documenting care for every hour spent with patients.</em></p> <p><em>At Nuance, we are committed to helping physicians do what you love – care for patients – and spend less time on clinical documentation. The <a href="https://nuance.com/daxinaction">Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience</a>, or DAX for short, is an AI-powered, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatic