Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine

About Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine

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.

Publisher

Doctor Podcast Network, Lee Sharma MD

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 May 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep73 | The Mountain Has the Final Say What Everest Can Teach Us About Burnout, Moral Injury, and the Limits of Control

   What if the most important lesson in medicine isn’t how to keep climbing, but how to know when to turn around? In this solo episode, Dr. Lee Sharma draws powerful parallels between mountaineering and medicine: responsibility versus omnipotence, burnout versus moral injury, and why true resilience includes humility in the face of forces we cannot control.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Ep72 | Before Violence Happens : Using Anticipatory Guidance to Prevent Escalation

   Workplace violence is a serious healthcare challenge, but prevention requires more than written policies. Dr. Lee Sharma and a multidisciplinary team from Penn Medicine explore reporting, psychological safety, de-escalation, anticipatory guidance, teamwork, technology, and empathy. They share practical strategies and measurable results for protecting healthcare workers while improving patient experiences and trust.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Ep71 | The "Invisible Hand" Series - The Impact of Medical Malpractice with Dr. Gita Pensa | Part 2

   Medical malpractice can quietly shape how physicians practice, think, and live. In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Dr. Lee Sharma and Dr. Gita Pensa explore litigation reform, physician advocacy, media narratives, healthcare workforce shortages, and why doctors must stop allowing shame and fear to silence their voices.

Who has been a guest on Scalpel and Sword: Conflict and Negotiation in Modern Medicine

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Zej Moczydlowski
• Resa Lewiss
• Dr Nicole Carter
• Dr Anesia Allen
• Natalie Simpkins

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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