Emergency Minute

I'm a board certified Emergency Medicine physician and would like to share my expertise to help connect healthcare with the real world. One focus I have is the constant fight against misinformation. Join me for quick hitting and trending topics in healthcare to get the real story. A true inside look into healthcare. This podcast, social media content, and website contains the opinions of Dr. John Parente. It does not represent the opinions or interests of any corporations or hospitals for which he may be affiliated. The content published by Dr. John Parente is for informational/entertainment purposes only. If you are seeking medical advice you should consult with your personal physician or an urgent care/ emergency department. If you are experiencing a medical emergency dial 911. Privacy is of utmost importance to Dr. John Parente. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Podcasting since 2023 • 30 episodes

Emergency Minute

Latest Episodes

When ER meets the Law: What Doctors Should (and Shouldn't) Say

In this episode of Emergency Minute, Dr. John Parente sits down with Dr. Scott Jones, an emergency physician and former attorney, to break down what every doctor needs to know when medicine collides with the law.From child abuse...

October 21, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 6 • 1:10:35

Emergency Minute - Saving Gen Z: Resilience After the Covid Generation

In this engaging conversation, Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey shares his journey from emergency medicine to military service and his current endeavors in leadership and community engagement. He discusses the mental health crisis affecting Gen Z, t...

September 11, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 5 • 47:17

Emergency Minute - Intersection of Dentistry, the ER, Humor, and Burnout

In this engaging conversation, Dr. John Parente and Dr. Diana Mohr explore the intersection of emergency medicine and dentistry, discussing the challenges and humorous aspects of their professions. They delve into the importance of preventative...

July 22, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 4 • 39:57

Emergency Minute A Conversation With Dr. Glaucomflecken

In this powerful and hilarious episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Flanary, AKA Dr. Glaucomflecken, to talk about the night that changed everything: the sudden cardiac arrest that nearly took his life, and the quick action of his wife, Kri...

July 01, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 3 • 37:02

Emergency Minute - Tales From The Pit

In this episode of Emergency Minute, Dr. John Parente and Dr. Anthony Guynes share compelling stories from their experiences in emergency medicine. They discuss the importance of clinical intuition, the challenges of frequent flyers in the ER, ...

June 16, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 2 • 53:16

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