Behind every procedure, every patient encounter, lies an untold story of conflict and negotiation. Scalpel and Sword, hosted by Dr. Lee Sharma—physician, mediator, and guide—invites listeners into the unseen battles and breakthroughs of modern medicine. With real conversations, human stories, and practical tools, this podcast empowers physicians to reclaim their voices, sharpen their skills, and wield their healing power with both precision and purpose.
Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine
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Behind every procedure, every patient encounter, lies an untold story of conflict and negotiation. Scalpel and Sword, hosted by Dr. Lee Sharma—physician, mediator, and guide—invites listeners into the unseen battles and breakthroughs of modern medicine. With real conversations, human stories, and practical tools, this podcast empowers physicians to reclaim their voices, sharpen their skills, and wield their healing power with both precision and purpose.
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Ep61 | The First Story Wins: Anchoring Bias in Diagnosis, Conflict and Clinical Leadership
Anchoring bias, latching onto the first piece of information and filtering everything else through it, quietly affects diagnoses, conflict, leadership, and relationships. In this solo deep-dive episode, Dr. Lee Sharma explores how anchoring fuels diagnostic errors, escalates workplace tension, and blocks better solutions, plus practical ways to break free using curiosity and the SPARK framework.
July 6, 2026
Ep60 | The Distance Between Us: Conflict, Culture, and the Rise of the Remote Healthcare Team | Chris McShanag
Physicians are drowning in administrative tasks while facing rising burnout and staffing shortages. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lee Sharma speaks with Chris McShanag, founder and CEO of Virtual Teammate, about how remote virtual professionals can help healthcare practices reclaim time, improve patient care, and scale efficiently.
June 29, 2026
Ep59 | When Healing Hurts: Workplace Violence, Conflict, and the Future of Healthcare Safety with Scott Hutton
Healthcare workplace violence isn’t rare. It's one of the most dangerous non-lethal workplaces. In this important conversation, Dr. Lee Sharma welcomes Dr. Scott Hutton (PhD, RN) to discuss why violence happens, how it drives burnout and attrition, and practical tools for leaders and clinicians to create safer environments for everyone.
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