09/20/2025
"Physician Patriots: How History Inspires Todayโs Medical Activism"
In Episode 16 of The Virtual Psychiatrist podcast, Dr. Rifai and Dr. Russo take us on a journey back to the founding of America, where physicians like Benjamin Rush not only treated patients but stood at the crossroads of medicine and activism. From the halls of Congress to the frontlines of medical care, these physician patriots fought for liberty and the moral health of a nation.
Fast forward to today, and we see the same spirit in modern physicians standing up against legal battles, unjust policies, and bureaucratic overreach. Just as Benjamin Rush saw medicine as a moral calling, todayโs doctors continue to advocate for justice, patient autonomy, and the freedom to heal without interference.
๐น How historical physician-patriots shaped medical advocacy
๐น The parallels between their struggles and todayโs physician activism
๐น Why it's crucial for physicians to stand up for both patient care and societal values in todayโs landscape
Listen here:
https://067250f6.jellypod.ai/episodes/572a506a-23c0-4b2a-8734-a3b5d250fe15