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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of agitated children

PEMBlog

Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. This entails utilizing the least invasive non-pharmacologic means of assisting them, before moving to physical or chemical restraints. We have developed a series of pain focused episodes.

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RCT of Default Inpatient PC Consults: Kate Courtright & Scott Halpern

GeriPal

This week, we talk about the other major palliative care trial of default palliative care consults for hospitalized older adults with COPD, kidney disease, or dementia, published in the same issue of JAMA. And PAIR stands for the Palliative and Advanced Illness Research Center. and consulting for Papa Health. Kate: Thank you.

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The impact of gun violence and practical tips on firearm safety: A podcast

PEMBlog

Kit Carney and Dr. Kristen Humphrey discuss gun violence, its impact on our patients and their families, as well as practical tips on advocating for safe storage of firearms, and how we can support victims of violence. Pediatrics November 2012; 130 (5): e1416–e1423. 2012-2481 Haasz, M., Melzer-Lange, Joseph O’Neil, Wendy J.

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As Federal Health Grants Shrink, Memory Cafes Help Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

Physician's Weekly

And that support is for the patient and their caregiver — because both can experience social isolation and distress after a diagnosis. A 2021 study published in Frontiers in Public Health indicated that even online memory cafes during the pandemic provided social support for both patients and their family members.