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Emergency MinuteAuthor: John Parente
I'm a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and would like to share my expertise to help connect healthcare with the real world. One focus I have is the constant fight against misinformation. Join me for quick hitting and trending topics in healthcare to get the real story. A true inside look into healthcare. This podcast, social media content, and website contains the opinions of Dr. John Parente. It does not represent the opinions or interests of any corporations or hospitals for which he may be affiliated. The content published by Dr. John Parente is for informational/entertainment purposes only. If you are seeking medical advice you should consult with your personal physician or an urgent care/ emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911. Privacy is of utmost importance to Dr. John Parente. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Doctor's Were Told to Stay Off Social Media. That Was a Mistake.
Episode 4
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Send us Fan MailFor years, physicians were warned to stay off social media. But while doctors stayed quiet, wellness influencers, questionable health advice, and medical misinformation exploded online. Was staying silent actually a mistake?In this episode of Emergency Minute, Dr. John Parente sits down with emergency physician, national media contributor, health-tech executive, and content creator Dr. Owais Durrani to talk about why physicians need a stronger voice in today’s digital world.Dr. Durrani shares how becoming one of the first confirmed COVID-19 cases in San Antonio unexpectedly launched him into national media, eventually leading to regular television appearances and a growing social media presence. John and Owais discuss the changing role of physicians online, combating medical misinformation, why follower count matters less than it used to, and how doctors can use social media to educate far more people than they ever could during a single clinical shift.They also dive into AI in medicine—including what’s real, what’s overhyped, and why AI is much more likely to eliminate some of medicine’s most frustrating tasks than replace physicians anytime soon.And medicine is only part of Owais’s story. He talks about creating a STEM television show for kids, interviewing NASA astronauts, exploring science and technology careers, and even flying with the Blue Angels—an experience that ended with him both passing out and throwing up…and still calling it one of the greatest experiences of his life.It’s a wide-ranging conversation about medicine, media, technology, misinformation, curiosity, and what it means to be a physician in the digital age.HOW TO FIND DR. OWAIS DURRANI:You can find me on Instagram @acedurrani and LinkedIn (Owais Durrani), where I share accessible, fact-based medical and science content. And if anyone listening is working on contextual AI solutions in healthcare, whether that's ambient scribing, querying patient charts, or other tools, feel free to reach out.Support the show🔗 Follow Dr. J Parente: 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/Drjparente 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/Drjohnparente 🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/Drjparente ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@Drjparente https://www.drjparente.com📺 Emergency Minute is now on YouTube! Watch the visual format here: Emergency Minute on YouTube🎧👨⚕️ Thanks for tuning in! 🩺 Rock your next shift in style with Soleya Scrubs — get 20% off with code DRJPARENTE20 👉 soleyascrubs.com
