Episode 21 - From Anesthesia to Empathy: Pioneering Ketamine Therapy in Brazil with Dr. Tiago Gil
Explore ketamine therapy's transformative impact with Dr. Tiago Gil, discussing its integration into healthcare and offering strategic insights for medical professionals considering this innovative treatment approach.
In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast Sam interviews Dr. Tiago Gil, an anesthesiologist from Brazil and a pioneer in the ketamine treatment landscape in his country. Dr. Gil shares his unique journey from traditional anesthesia practice to becoming a specialist in ketamine therapy, offering deep dives into the intricacies of ketamine’s impact and its practical applications.
Discover the importance of seeing ketamine as a treatment to provide patients rather than a product to be scaled and sold - emphasizing the deeply personal and empathetic approach necessary in interventional psychiatric mental healthcare.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Professional Development: Learn how continuous learning and specialization can lead to significant shifts in medical practice and patient care.
Strategic Guidance: Gain valuable insights on navigating the medical and ethical considerations when introducing new treatments like ketamine, helping you tailor patient care approaches in diverse medical environments
Innovative Approaches: Understand Dr. Gil's innovative approach to ketamine therapy, focusing on quality of life as the primary goal
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Watch the discussion on YouTube here.
Episode 21 show notes:
00:00 Teaser - “Don’t Do it for the Daiquiris”
00:27 Intro and Meet Dr. Thiago Gil: Anesthesiologist from Brazil
01:13 Discovering Ketamine's Antidepressant Properties
01:41 Transition to Ketamine Therapy
05:31 Learning from International Experts
10:12 Challenges and Realizations
10:39 The Brazilian Healthcare System
13:24 Growth of Ketamine Clinics in Brazil
16:54 The Shift to Esketamine
20:30 Clinical Practice Differences
23:26 Quality of Life Through Ketamine
23:58 Ketamine vs. Traditional Operating Room
25:29 Respecting Patients on Their Worst Days
26:09 Exploring Alternative Treatments
29:34 The Power of Dreams in Healing
33:23 Advice for Aspiring Ketamine Clinic Owners
36:12 Balancing Work and Personal Life
39:28 Fun and Personal Insights
46:48 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Thanks for listening!
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