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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #578
Navigating Disability After a Life-Changing Event
with Dr. Nicholas Hanson
What happens when the doctor suddenly becomes the patient? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Dr. Nicholas Hanson, an interventional and diagnostic radiologist from Oregon, about a life-changing event that dramatically altered his career.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, October 3). Ep. 578 – Navigating Disability After a Life-Changing Event [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
Dr. Hanson describes the circumstances surrounding a severe car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and subsequent medical complications, including the discovery of a heart aneurysm. He shares the challenges of his recovery, his struggle with insurance companies, and the emotional and professional toll of his experiences. Dr. Hanson provides valuable insights into the importance of disability insurance and the often overwhelming process of navigating healthcare systems. The discussion also touches on the ongoing debate about the separation of interventional radiology from diagnostic radiology and how sudden life events can impact one's career in medicine.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - The Life-Changing Event
09:28 - Navigating Insurance and Disability
16:39 - The Future of IR and Career Advice
21:50 - Struggles with Disconnection
28:56 - The Road to Recovery
35:20 - Reflecting on the Journey
37:42 - Closing Thoughts and Future Hopes
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