GeriPal

DECEMBER 28, 2023

We’ve published 45 podcasts in 2023 and have had a total of 400,000 downloads, plus another 40,000 views on YouTube. appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. It’s been a big year for the GeriPal podcast.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 16, 2023

The promotional piece at issue is a 12-page brochure intended for healthcare professionals, with the offending presentations appearing on pages 6 and 7. Why is this Warning Letter so shocking? Let’s take a walk down OPDP Warning Letter memory lane.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Hot off the presses RCT in JAMA October 2023: Study that looks at 1000 female resident physicians at 26 sites that showed that coaching improved each outcome assessed (burnout, moral injury, imposter syndrome, self-compassion, and flourishing). [link] 2. Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. We address: What is coaching? AlexSmithMD 1.

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GeriPal

MAY 18, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Hot off the press is a brand spanking new updated 2023 AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. The Beers Criteria is one of the most frequently cited reference tools in geriatrics, detailing potentially inappropriate medications to prescribe to older people.

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The Motivated MD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In medicine, it is commonly agreed that ‘to err is human’ Most healthcare professionals would agree that humans make mistakes. A study by Johns Hopkins in 2016 found that medical errors may potentially be the third leading cause of death nationwide. So yes, humans make mistakes. Fight this temptation.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 29, 2025

The EIB developed a first-of-its-kind tool to quantify how climate hazards like heatwaves, floods, and poor air quality will drive up healthcare demand across Europe. We must transform healthcare into a frontline responder for climate resilience. Climate Change and Health Fact Sheet (2023). Link NRDC/Medical Society Consortium.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

In fact, most sore throat symptoms resolve in three days for 60-70% of patients, according to March 2025 UpToDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support system used by healthcare professionals. These symptoms require immediate medical attention. This is a serious sign of airway obstruction and requires immediate care.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2023

JAMA IM 2023 A shout-out to my NPR episode on 1A titled the “State of Hospice Care” DISCLAIMER While we filmed in Montreal during the Annual Assembly, all opinions expressed in this podcast are independent of AAHPM and HPNA, or the Annual Assembly. JAMA IM 2021 Hospice Acquisitions by Profit-Driven Private Equity Firms. JAMA Health Forum.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alex: Today we’re delighted to welcome Jerry Gurwitz, who is a geriatrician and professor of medicine at the UMass Chan Medical School. I’ve seen this question come up a lot since finishing fellowship nearly two decades ago. Eric: And Alex, who do we have with us today? Jerry, welcome to GeriPal. Jerry: Great to be here.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 18, 2024

Houck — In August 2023 the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) reschedule marijuana from schedule I under the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. By Larry K.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions.

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GeriPal

MAY 8, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Weve covered psychedelics on the podcast beforefirst in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine , and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. It’s there.

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FDA Law

MAY 5, 2024

29, 2023). Former DEA Administrators and National Drug Policy Directors asserted that the science demonstrating marijuana’s high addictive potential, its lack of accepted medical use, and rescheduling impact on prosecuting drug trafficking organizations required marijuana to remain in schedule I. Letter to U.S. 12, 2024).

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2023 Dec 20:S1524-9042(23)00202-3. Hospital Chaplains, Spirituality, and Pain Management: A Qualitative Study. Pain Manag Nurs. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2023.11.004. 2023.11.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38129210. Kleinman, A. The illness narratives suffering, healing, and the human condition. Naomi: Yes, I do. Everybody Hurts by REM. Alex: Yeah.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 17, 2023

The outlook on amyloid antibodies are looking brighter though in 2023. Summary Transcript Summary It’s been over two years since one of the worst product launches of all time – Aduhelm (aducanumab). This led the FDA to give full approval for lecanemab, which will likely be followed by full approval of donanemab sometime this year.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And so I think that’s why it has its moment now even in 2023. So most of our medical schools have simulation centers. I think the first time I noticed it was, like as a medical student when you would rotate on one service with one attending and they would make decisions about how to treat a case one way. Amber: I do.

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

link] Promising Practice Recognition PEACH was named a Promising Practice in equity-oriented palliative care as part of a national initiative funded by Health Canada, operated by Healthcare Excellence Canada & the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. So we did a podcast on aging and homelessness with Margot Kushel in 2023.

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GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

A friend of GeriPal, and prior guest, Guy Micco commented today that we need an RCT for chaplaincy is like the idea that the humanities need to justify their value in medical training: “It’s like being told to measure the taste of orange juice with a ruler.” It meets in-person, once a month, over nine sessions. The theme is death. Lexy: JPSM.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Eric and I are working on it…maybe by 2023? . Janet Abrahm is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care. And yes, this would be a great one for CME. AlexSmithMD. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast! Eric: So was I.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 21, 2023

Brand drugs, generic drugs, and medical devices alike have all been the target of state failure-to-warn litigation; in a recent case, OTC acetaminophen is the target. Koblitz & Deborah L. Agency officials estimated that it took at least 6 years to complete the required rulemaking process.”

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

And he’s also chaired the California Pacific Medical Center’s ethics committee since 1985. Louise 05:02 Yes, well, I don’t know about 2024, but in 2023, yes, it could happen. Bill, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Bill 00:53 Thank you, Alex. Bill 01:52 I do. Eric 02:01 Why guy Clark’s the Cape? Here we go.

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FDA Law

MAY 21, 2024

The 2016 reviews concluded that marijuana continued to meet schedule I criteria for having a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the U.S., and lacked accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 29, 2023) (“Basis”); NPRM at 44,603. 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. § NPRM at 44,619.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

So many times, family caregivers have to argue with their loved ones about getting more help in the home or moving them to a place that has safety, has close proximity to medical care. Conflicts Experienced by Caregivers of Older Adults With the Health-Care System. Journal of Patient Experience. December 2020. Transcript. Take it away, Alex.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

We discuss: What is considered a hate incident, how is it tracked, what do we know about changes over time The wider impact of Anti-Asian hate on older Asians, who are afraid to go out, leading to anxiety, social isolation, loneliness, decreased exercise, missed appointments and medications. Jessica, welcome back to GeriPal.

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FDA Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

We blogged on the December 5, 2023, letter from six Democratic governors to President Biden). The former officials implore following the science demonstrating marijuana’s high addictive potential, its lack of accepted medical use, and the rescheduling impact on prosecuting drug trafficking organizations. Letter to U.S.

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GeriPal

JULY 13, 2023

Randy died February 26, 2023. Today we discuss a new paper in JAMA that tests a stripped down version of the clinician only facing intervention in a pragmatic randomized trial for older adults with serious illness and those 80+. They found a difference of 4% in documented goals of care discussions. Is 4% meaningful? Alex: I love that song.

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GeriPal

APRIL 20, 2023

How has the history of redlining and the federal tax subsidy of wealthy (mostly white) people in the form of a mortgage interest deduction contributed to racial inequalities in homelessness? What can we do about it? What are the highest yield interventions and policy changes? What should we call it – homeless or unhoused? Eric: I love this.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary We’ve talked a lot about comprehensive dementia care on the GeriPal podcast but while the evidence is clear that these programs work, the uptake has been limited largely because there hasn’t been a strong financial case for it. It requires a fight. It’s been going on for many decades now. Malaz: I love it.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

And we then did a bunch of work to develop medical criteria, to choose the right patients for hospital-at-home. In addition to discussing these outcomes, we also discuss: The history of the hospital-at-home movement. The practicalities of how it works including who are good candidates, where does it start (the ED?), Alex: Good challenge.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Alex 00:23 And we’re delighted to welcome Peter Chin-Hong, who is an infectious disease physician and medical educator, professor at UCSF and associate dean for regional campuses. Lona, welcome back to GeriPal. Lona 00:21 It’s great to be here. Peter, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Peter, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast.

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FDA Law

JUNE 1, 2025

Senator Durbins letter references a January 2023 study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, which found that more than two-thirds of drugs advertised on television were considered to have low therapeutic value. Its unclear whether there are truly regulatory gaps that require new legislation.

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

See the AAHPM Legislative Action Center [link] Write to the DEA, with guidance from AAHPM’s comments to the DEA March 2023. Alex: We are delighted to welcome Joe Rotella, who’s the Chief Medical Officer of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. So now that the emergency response has ended, what’s to be done?

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GeriPal

APRIL 17, 2025

What a Wonderful World could be sung in irony at this moment. I hope we all take it literally, with the hope this podcast ends with. Alex Smith ** This podcast is not CME eligible. To learn more about CME for other GeriPal episodes, click here. Transcript Eric 00:00 Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. It is a terrific book. Alex 02:07 Yeah, I love it.

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