GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

So on today’s podcast we invite four brilliant individuals to talk about their perspective on how to change how we as a society and health care system partner with individuals with dementia. Her most recent book is Dementia Friendly Communities: why we need them and how we can create them . Summary Transcript Summary.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss. Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 20, 2025

(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?

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GeriPal

AUGUST 29, 2024

We must often deliver complex medical information that carries heavy emotional weight in pressured settings to individuals with varying cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs. Any one of our podcasts with Bob Arnold, including this one on the language of serious illness or this one on books, to become a better mentor.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 4, 2024

During this episode, we hear from Zahra Khan, an educator and editor who has written extensively on abolition in medicine, and Dr. Sayantani DasGupta, a physician-educator, prolific children’s book author and faculty at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race and the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society at Columbia University.

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The Motivated MD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For the better half of 2024, I have been periodically writing posts that are individual articles that double as potential chapters to a future book. The publishing of this post marks Chapter 8 of my work and the start of the back half of this potential book. So yes, humans make mistakes. This is the same for personal finances.

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GeriPal

JUNE 19, 2025

Noelle Marie 01:24 I think it really speaks a lot to my own personal journey and I’m pretty sure a lot of trans and gender diverse individuals also resonate with and it really speaks about our transition, celebrating our authentic selves, how society views us and how we view ourselves when we stand in front of a mirror.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 19, 2022

Here are some tips from the American Academy (AAP) to help your family get through the stress of the pandemic. ​ Address children’s fears Children rely on their parents for safety, both physical and emotional. When safe, physically distanced visits aren’t possible, video chats can help ease their anxiety. Look forward.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

The OTC approval of NNS will not change the prescription status of the 21 injectabl e naloxone products listed in the Orange Book. In addition to price, physical barriers such as placing NNS in a locked box or behind-the-counter in the pharmacy would also impede accessibility. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk with Jason Karlawish, who we’ve had on previously talking about his book The Problem of Alzheimer’s and with Aaron Kesselhim, to discuss FDA approval of Aducanumab , as well as frequent guest and host Ken Covinsky. . Summary Transcript Summary. But wait, there’s a shiny new anti-amyloid drug, lecanemab! (No

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

While nutrition and physical activity are certainly important for overall health, they are only one part of the big picture. Insufficient Sleep Window : One of the most common situations that I see is that individuals are not allowing themselves an adequate time period for sleep. Sleep deprivation can come from a variety of causes.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Alex: Yeah.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

However, lack of physical presence may make this contender struggle to land the emotional support punch that is at the very heart of palliative care. Summary Transcript CME Summary It is a battle royale on this weeks GeriPal podcast. But watch out! Travel time can leave this champ vulnerable to fatigue and no-shows. Vicki 02:10 Thank you.

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GeriPal

MAY 9, 2024

She covers topics on death, dying, and hospice from a hospice nurse perspective, and she also has a book coming out called “ Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully ,” which is now available for pre-order. We’ve invited: Julie McFadden (aka Hospice Nurse Julie ): Julie is a social media superstar, with 1.5 Great title.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The hot sauces progressed from mild to extreme (and I mean extreme) heat. Can I just say…it works? Being asked a question with your mouth on fire, sweat streaming down your face, feeling the most awake and terrified you have ever been in your life, forces you to give an unadorned answer, straight from the heart. Lynn: Okay. Anne: GeriPal edition.

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GeriPal

MARCH 13, 2025

First we have Michael Kearney, who’s a palliative and hospice doctor at the Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara and author of several books. His latest book is called Becoming Forest A Story of Deep Belonging, and he’s the founder of the Becoming Forest Project. by Kearney. I promise its short. Canadians are welcoming.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Physical therapy had walked with him that day and noted improvement compared to previous walks, suggesting that he should be discharged to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation on discharge. At the end of the day, I lamented that physical, occupational, and speech therapists aren’t more tightly integrated with palliative care teams.

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GeriPal

MAY 12, 2022

He is also author of the book, “ Walk with the Weary: Lessons in Humanity in Health Care ,” and was featured in this Atlantic article. In today’s podcast we talk with Dr. Rajagopal (goes by “Raj”), one of the pioneers of palliative care in India. Raj is an anesthesiologist turned palliative care doctor. Social pain and loneliness.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

– Anticipatory corpse book mentioned several times on the podcast. Today we talk with Josh about how to anticipate and avoid the uncanny valley. And talk about times when we’ve fallen into it. . Key message: Listen to the music. All the time. ;). – Ira Byock’s 4 things that matter most. We’ll have links to it. All right.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Summary Transcript Summary. Eric and I weren’t sure what to call this podcast – storytelling and medicine? Narrative medicine? We discussed it with today’s guests Heather Coats, palliative care NP-scientist, and Thor Ringler, poet. It wasn’t until the end that the best term emerged – storycatching. It’s since spread to over 70 VAs.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Well-being committees are popping up at every level of an organization. And C-suites now have chief wellness officers sitting at the table. Eric 01:54 Why’d you pick this song, Naomi? Naomi 01:57 Because it really talks about this beautiful experience of our beloved, which is ourselves, the part that we often cut out of the equation.

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GeriPal

MAY 4, 2023

Eric: So we’re going to be talking about palliative care for adolescents, and young adults. Why does it feel different? Does it feel different? How should we think about the care? But before we do, Abby, I think you have a song request for Alex. Abby: I do. So I requested that Alex play for us, Let It Grow, which is from The Lorax soundtrack.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Michigan professor, Robert Ettinger proposed cryonics in 1964 in a book called The Prospect of Immortality, which argued that death could, in fact, be a reversible process. There are now nearly 300 cryogenically frozen individuals in the US, another 50 in Russia , and a few thousand prospective candidates signed up.

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GeriPal

APRIL 13, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. Welcome back, Ashwin. Ashwin Kotwal: Excited to be back. Eric: Now, it’s interesting. Alex: Great.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kate and Ashwin talked about their research on the prevalence of lifetime trauma and its association with physical and psychosocial health among adults at the end of life. And you can’t really predict how each individual might react to the same experience. Mariah, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Mariah 00:29 Glad to be here.

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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. It’s a pleasure.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first.

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GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

link] PEACH Good Wishes Program A program that provides meaningful gifts for unhoused individuals who are terminally ill. Today we discuss: What is the best terminology? Homelessness? Marginally housed? What makes palliative care for people experiencing homelessness challenging? What makes it rewarding? those experiencing homelessness).

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

So take a listen and if you are interested in learning more, check out these wonderful links: Harvey’s latest book is called, Dignity in Care: The Human Side of Medicine Intensive Caring: Reminding Patients They Matter Michael J. And who’s a latest book is Dignity and Care: The Human Side of Medicine. Harvey: I feel welcome.

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GeriPal

APRIL 24, 2025

For more, Laura suggests a book titled, How to Talk to a Science Denier. Rhymes with mullet (On the podcast we debate using the French pronunciation, though it sounds the same as the French word for chicken). Key ingredients are both potentially unsafe and low evidence. If its low evidence but not unsafe, not generally an issue. I can tell.

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GeriPal

MARCH 3, 2022

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome you to the GeriPal Podcast, Julien Cobert, who is an intensivist and aging researcher GeriPal Podcast, Julien. Julien: Thanks Alex, thanks Eric. It’s great to be here. Eric: So we’re going to be talking about aging in the ICU. Chris Cornell is one of my favorite musicians. Alex: (Singing).

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GeriPal

MARCH 31, 2022

Links to essays and books by Marilyn McEntyre. She is written a number of books, including one that’s probably most relevant to today. She also teaches people who are interested in writing their own books. Summary Transcript Summary. We need it because good poems do something prose can’t do. AlexSmithMD. He’s my age.

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GeriPal

JUNE 29, 2023

He taught us a little about the different flowers and plants, and along the way a little about why he does what he does. One story that Allan told perfectly sums this up. Eric: And in the end, we have a very special part where we actually get a tour of their gardens outside of the hospice unit. So take a listen.

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Doctor Rachel

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I also mention a number of books throughout, which give more detailed accounts of the points discussed.) book, Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love , with John and Julie Gottman, is an attempt to share this life-changing practice of “dating” for a lifetime with others. Our recently released (and now bestselling!)

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Too many people do because it’s really hard to keep their loved ones at home for the cost, the enormous financial, mental and physical strain for the family. There’s a book called The 36-hour day for dementia caregivers. It requires a fight. It’s been going on for many decades now. Malaz: I love it.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 4, 2025

The episode emphasizes thoughtful, individualized care in the context of rising vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates. When a complete history and physical examination cannot identify a specific source of fever greater than 39 centigrade or 102.2 So how common is it for children to be unvaccinated in the United States?

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GeriPal

APRIL 17, 2025

I had the pleasure of listening to this book with Farah reading it. It is a terrific book. 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.

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