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Within Normal Limits: Navigating Medical Risks

COPIC, Eric Zacharias MD
Patient Safety
COPIC
Healthcare Risk Management
Risk Management
Maternal Mortality
Documentation
Doula Training
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
Nursing
Perioperative Environment
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Subpoenas
Texas Healthcare
Copic Grant
Continuity Of Care
Public Health
Maternal Health
Health Disparities
Women's Health
Litigation

Within Normal Limits provides physicians and medical professionals with unfiltered insights that focus on pitfalls to avoid in medicine and best practices to improve patient care. Hosted by Eric Zacharias, MD, an internal medicine doctor and physician risk manager with COPIC, a leading medical liability insurance company, this podcast centers around open conversations between physicians and medica... more

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In this episode, we talk with Copic Patient Safety and Risk Manager Kayla Boyd about patient safety huddles and how these brief, structured meetings can help care teams identify risks before they lead to adverse events. The conversation covers what e... more

Is a patient’s concern being overlooked, or is it simply a case of diagnostic uncertainty? In this episode of Within Normal Limits, Dr. Eric Zacharias is joined by Dr. Susan Sgambati, Senior Risk Manager at Copic, to explore the growing concern of me... more

In this episode, we talk with ophthalmologist Dr. Jennifer Grin about a practical, high-yield approach to evaluating eye complaints, documenting findings, and knowing when to urgently refer. The conversation covers a breakdown of an “easy eye exam” a... more

This episode features Brian Dwinnell, Associate Dean of Student Life at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, who shares his insights on medical school admissions, student support, and curriculum changes. The discussion touches on the compet... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Sgambati
Senior risk manager with COPIC; board-certified colorectal surgeon
COPIC
Episode: Exploring the Concept of Medical Gaslighting
Jennifer Grin
Ophthalmologist
Episode: Ophthalmology for the Non-Ophthalmologist with Dr. Jennifer Grin
Brian Dwinnell
Associate Dean of Student Life, University of Colorado School of Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: An Inside Look at Today’s Medical School Environment with Brian Dwinnell
Catrina Bubier
OBGYN, advocate with ACOG Colorado, private practice physician
Women's Health Care Associates; ACOG Colorado
Episode: A Physician’s Journey Through Injury and Return to Practice with Dr. Catrina Bubier
Mark Earnest
MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine; Division Head, Division of General Internal Medicine
University-affiliated medical system (Anschutz/Colorado)
Episode: Understanding the Concepts of Psychological Size and Psychological Safety
Susan Scambotti
Colorectal surgeon and medical director of COPIC
COPIC
Episode: Understanding the Concepts of Psychological Size and Psychological Safety
Dean McConnell
Deputy General Counsel at COPIC
COPIC
Episode: Responding to Subpoenas—Best Practices and What to Avoid
Heidi Baskfield
Executive leader focused on youth mental health, CEO of Speak Our Minds
Speak Our Minds
Episode: A Conversation with Heidi Baskfield About Addressing Youth Mental Health
Kate Castells
Nurse manager focusing on patient monitoring at COPIC
COPIC
Episode: The Risks and Benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring Wearables

Host

Eric Zacharias
Host of the show, internal medicine physician and COPIC chief medical officer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great content, mediocre audio quality

    Better production would make a huge difference. Also, please stop using the term “provider”. COPIC itself has a CME module which explains the importance of distinguishing between physicians, PAs, and APRNs. We are not equivalent.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tragus
    United States4 years ago
  • Guns

    While the discussion on how to talk with patients and families about firearm safety was informative, I found much of the discussion problematic. With the talk of gun safety (great) and how there aren’t many accidents involving guns, the doctors didn’t mention the rise in the number of mass shootings, the proliferation of and easy access to guns. Both doctors sounded very defensive about being questioned about gun safety. The guest doctor talked about all that he’s doing related to gun safety by ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kiddynurse
    United States4 years ago
  • Great topics- clearly discussed.

    Great discussion from people knowledgeable and passionate about the topics. Presented with great clarity (as well as humor)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonniePaul
    United States6 years ago
  • Fresh and relevant

    Great variety of topics and relevant to any healthcare provider interested in new perspectives on patient safety and best practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lzacharias55
    United States6 years ago
  • Happy Doc

    Fun to listen to, some good clinical pearls, and interesting topics so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    enzymedoctor
    United States6 years ago

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Some episodes spark debate around controversial topics but stay grounded in clinical practicality.
Guests provide diverse perspectives on patient safety and policy.
Audience appreciates concise, actionable pearls and real-world examples.
Conversations mix practical clinical guidance with risk-management insight.

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Patient Safety Huddles: A Simple Tool to Reduce Risk and Improve Team Communication
Q: What are the key components of an effective huddle?
Standardized communication (e.g., SBAR), multidisciplinary attendance, a clear start and end time, a focused agenda, and actionable items with assigned ownership to address risks quickly.
Patient Safety Huddles: A Simple Tool to Reduce Risk and Improve Team Communication
Q: What is a patient safety huddle?
A brief, multidisciplinary stand-up meeting at the start of a shift where the team discusses high-risk patients, potential safety threats, staffing, equipment, and workflow issues, with action items assigned to improve safety for the upcoming period.
Understanding the Concepts of Psychological Size and Psychological Safety
Q: What can clinicians do to foster psychological safety in daily practice?
Be open about errors, invite input from all team members, acknowledge contributions, set clear expectations, and pause to verify critical steps, especially in high-stakes settings like the OR or patient handoffs.
Understanding the Concepts of Psychological Size and Psychological Safety
Q: What does psychological size mean in practical terms for a clinician leader?
It refers to the power dynamics and status differences that can affect how team members communicate, speak up, and participate in safety checks; leaders must actively manage this to create a safe, collaborative environment.
Responding to Subpoenas—Best Practices and What to Avoid
Q: First of all, what actually is a subpoena?
A subpoena is a command to appear or to produce records, enforceable by the court, and it can originate from state, federal, or administrative bodies; it is typically tied to a pending lawsuit.

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This show delivers practical, risk-informed conversations for medical professionals, focusing on pitfalls to avoid and best practices to improve patient care. Episodes mix expert interviews and real-world case discussions, covering topics from clinical decision-making and patient safety to medical education, legal considerations, and healthcare policy. A standout trait is the host's physician-risk-manager perspective, which tends to blend clinical insight with risk mitigation and governance considerations, offering listeners concise, actionable takeaways that can be applied at the point of care. The format tends to be structured around high-yield clinical guidance, practical workflows, and resources for follow-up and documentation, making i... more

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2. Jennifer Grin
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4. Catrina Bubier
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6. Susan Scambotti
7. Dean McConnell
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