#248 Reinventing Healthcare: Gina Siddiqui on Creating a Patient-First Medical System

"We should be treated like owners of our own bodies," says ER physician and CEO of Carte Clinics Dr. Gina Siddiqui. “The medical system should give you a map, and you can choose where you want to go. CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour sits down with Dr. Siddiqui to discuss her mission to transform the patient-doctor relationship. Dr. Siddiqui shares her journey from emergency medicine to founding a concierge-style medical service that offers personalized care, research, and second opinions for patients navigating the complex healthcare system.

Time Stamps

3:33 How Dr. Siddiqui got into medicine

06:47 How Carté Clinics are a reinvention of the relationship doctors have with patients

08:07 Carté Clinics help consumers navigate the medical system and get the right help

15:12 How do people get help with breast cancer diagnosis through electronic medical records?

23:51 The difference between how men and women handle healthcare

26:27 Covey recommends women take more charge of their healthcare

29:31 How to get your doctor to listen

32:34 What do you do as a patient when you are feeling ignored

34:23: Gina Siddiqui is launching Carté Clinics to help women reinvent themselves

Key Points:

• Dr. Gina Siddiqui is transforming the healthcare experience through Carte Clinics, offering personalized medical care and research.
• Patients can access a range of services, from second opinions to comprehensive health management, tailored to their unique needs.
• Carte Clinics aims to empower patients by providing unbiased, thorough medical advice and aligning with their health goals.
• Women often face unique challenges in healthcare, and being proactive and assertive is crucial in managing their health.
• Healthcare professionals and individuals in adjacent fields can find inspiration and practical advice for reinventing their roles within the system.

Join us live on Zoom with Gina Siddiqui on Wednesday, June 12 at 2pm ET! This talk will touch on unique health considerations for women after 40 and the ways women in particular must be vigilant for our symptoms and needs being minimized or dismissed.

Links and Resources:

• Visit Carte Clinics for more information and services.
• Connect with Dr. Gina Siddiqui on LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Explore CoveyClub for resources, support, and community for reinvention.

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