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StorytellERdoc
MARCH 18, 2020
Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. Four, don't underestimate the power of a good book and a great song.
GeriPal
JUNE 27, 2024
I have so many questions, and I promise we’re going to get to the management of anxiety and serious illness. Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me.
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GeriPal
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Jacky: Thank you.
GeriPal
MARCH 24, 2023
And welcome back to the GeriPal podcast, Ira Byock, who is a author and well-known, has written several books about hospice, inspired many to go into the field, and is the founder of- Ira: The Institute for Human- Alex: The Institute for Human Caring. Joseph: Yes, This is the first time. I’m excited. Alex: Welcome. Is it you, Ira?
GeriPal
MAY 22, 2025
Jenny Chen is a palliative care fellow at Yale who regularly sings for her seriously ill patients. Well, todays guests love music at least as much if not more than me, and they each make a strong case for music as medicine. Look for Jenny to potentially appear on the show Americas Got Talent (no lie). Tyler 01:12 AHPM. We were in Denver.
GeriPal
APRIL 28, 2022
Eric: I’m looking forward to talking about art and humor in palliative care and we’re caring for seriously ill patients. Graphic Novels. Graphic Medicine. I’m not sure what to title this podcast but I’ve been looking forward to it for some time. Why, because today we have Nathan Gray joining us. Transcript. This is Eric Widera.
GeriPal
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
We also briefly mention Susan Wong’s terrific studies that found a disconnect between older adults with renal failure’s expressed values, focused on comfort, and their advance care planning and end-of-life care received, which focused on life extension; and another study that found quality of life was sustained until late in the illness course.
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