---
title: 'Beyond the Cut: Bridging the Generation Gap'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/beyond-the-cut-bridging-the-generation-gap'
show: 'First Case'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/first-case'
published: '2025-05-12'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/firstcase/FC_Ep15_6.mp3'
---

# Beyond the Cut: Bridging the Generation Gap

with guest Vangie Dennis

## Summary

In this week’s episode of _First Case_, perioperative consultant Vangie Dennis joins us to explore how generational differences impact patient care. From Traditionalists to Gen Z, each group brings unique values, communication styles, and expectations into the surgical setting. Learn how to tailor your approach, improve patient engagement, and avoid common missteps across the generational spectrum.

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