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A Critical Care Doctor's Survival Story with Dr. Dee Ford | #TheLastZebraPod
2nd September 2025 • The Last Zebra • Ugo Ezema, MD
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This episode we speak to Dr. Dee Ford, MD, MSCR, ATSF (Pulmonary / Critical Care), as a Critical Care doctor, she's seen it all. But when her own near-death experience began with a single symptom—fatigue—she discovered a opportunity in modern medicine hiding in plain sight.

This is the essence of The Last Zebra: a story that looks past the diagnosis to find a profound, human truth. It's not about a rare disease, but a rare insight into what we're getting wrong in patient care, showcasing the authentic, grounded conversations we need to have.

In this powerful clip, Dr. Ugo Ezema and Dr. Dee Ford discuss her harrowing journey from doctor to patient, exploring the complex intersection of medical ethics, diagnosis, and the doctor-patient relationship.

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Hosted by Dr. Ugo Ezema, "The Last Zebra" looks for the common in all of us, focusing on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. In a world defined by seeking the most likely causes, we explore the stories that deviate from dogma to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine and humanity.


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