Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Undergoing carotid endarterectomy can help reduce your risk of experiencing serious complications from carotid artery disease, including a stroke. Prior to the procedure, you will have a consultation and evaluation. It is also important to be aware of potential complications following your surgery.

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Complication Appointment Diagnose Healthcare 52

GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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Complication Patient-Centered IT Patients 97

GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

After coming out of residency and taking care of lots of complicated older adults as of now, a brand new physician attending, I really needed that team to help me out. Which patients are eligible to go to an ACE unit? What are the benefits of an ACE unit? If ACE units are so great, why are they not so common? . I think Kellie, do you have it?

Hospital 101

Hospital Patient-Centered IT Nurse Practitioner 101

GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby. Eric: Oh boy. That’s going to be one of our topics, huh? Alex: It’s back. It’s back. To talk about this. Nicole, welcome to GeriPal. Nicole: Thanks so much for having us. I have one.

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IT Patient-Centered Hospital Individual 125

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. It is believed that this sequestered portion of his lung placed him at an elevated risk for infections as this is a known complication of bronchopulmonary sequestration. On arrival, the patient was febrile to 38.3C.

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Diagnosis Diagnose Patients Asthma 52

GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. Listen in to learn more! This is Eric Widera.

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Diabetes Management Patient-Centered Families 74

GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Evie, welcome to GeriPal.

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Patient-Centered Referral Patients IT 103

Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

Importance of Physical Examinations Physical examinations also play a significant role in diagnosing health conditions. During the examination, healthcare providers assess vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure, and look for physical signs of infection or illness. Consulting your doctor ensures proper treatment.

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Diagnosis Management Illness Diagnose 130

Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Unlike urgent care, which is suited for non-life-threatening conditions, the ER is designed to provide immediate, high-level care for severe complications from a sore throat, such as difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, or signs of a serious infection. Swollen neck Neck swelling may suggest an infection spreading into deeper tissues.

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ER Telehealth Primary Care Doctor Appointment 52

Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face. Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. Regular check-ups ensure early detection of health issues.

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Clinic Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Chronic Condition 52

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. They were stunned by the number of calls for lift assistance for older adults who had fallen. Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. Their job was done.

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Community Transportation IT PCP 116

GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 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.

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Patient-Centered IT Illness Patients 123

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. That’s a hard enough task, given that most of us have never had any communication skills training. I’m just so excited about our guests today. Gordon 02:02 I do.

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IT Illness Families Family 133

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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Patient-Centered Hospital Patients IT 133

GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

Hallucinations, or when the AI lies or b *s, then denies it When the AI approaches sentience, is it ethical to unplug it? I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI. But then it asked me, “Oh, that sounds really interesting. Who are you going to be talking to?” ” And I said, “Sure.”

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IT Patient-Centered Patients Healthcare 100

GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

And palliative care was as a program was just growing at Penn moving from just consult hospice to actually having a team when I was training. How do we move from efficacy (works in highly controlled settings) from effectiveness (works in real world settings? What’s the role of implementation science? What is a pragmatic trial ? Transcript.

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Consulting Patient-Centered Diagnosis IT 100

GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. The recent focus on nursing facilities and long term supportive services during the pandemic, along with key gaps. How to make your voice heard and get involved. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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Complication Patient-Centered IT Patients 52

GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

I’m just stunned even writing that! We’ve come so far as a field. This isn’t to say we’ve “made it” – more to say that we’ve reached a new stage of maturation of the field – in which the evidence we are discussing is frequently high quality randomized trial level data. -@AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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Consulting Patient-Centered IT Patients 116

PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Recognizing Hypertensive Emergencies The end-organ dysfunction component of this diagnosis presents as particular symptoms, physical exam findings, or laboratory and imaging results. Nicardipine dosing: bolus at 30 mcg/kg/bolus (maximum 2 mg/dose), then a continuous drip at 0.5-4 4 mcg/kg/min; onset of action is less than 5 minutes.

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Hypertension Management Physicals Lab Testing 75

GeriPal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, what if your surgeon openly discussed the expected ‘bad stuff’ of post-operative recovery, instead of rotely reciting a list of possible complications? Often, the way surgeons communicate about these decisions doesn’t make things any easier for themselves or their patients. Justin, welcome to GeriPal. Justin: Hello. Eric: Okay.

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IT Families Family Patient-Centered 129

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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IT Families Family Illness 83

PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Interestingly, when these are sold, either online or in physical stores, theyre marketed As additives to make your own whipped cream at home. Differentiate between the risks and toxic effects associated with specific inhalants, such as hydrocarbons, nitrites, and nitrous oxide. The customers and the people selling them know otherwise.

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Complication Patient-Centered Management Patients 52

GeriPal

MARCH 6, 2025

Today we discuss: What is the best terminology? Homelessness? Marginally housed? What makes palliative care for people experiencing homelessness challenging? What makes it rewarding? What is unique about the practice of palliative care for people experiencing homelessness? And I gonna choose Bryan Adams, summer of 69. Naheed 03:48 Yeah, for sure.

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Healthcare IT Community Illness 102

GeriPal

MAY 12, 2022

Raj faced in pain management: access to opioids, corruption, a system that doesn’t see addressing suffering as a priority. Prognosis communication and the subtle ways we may communicate it without intention. Social pain and loneliness. Community-based palliative care networks . Raj’s reflections on the state of palliative care in the US. Transcript.

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Community IT Relationship Healthcare 116

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As Keri put it in the podcast, we must go beyond “a hammer and a nail” philosophy to approaching anger by developing a toolkit for anger that is vast and varied. Dani and Kery present three steps for interacting with an angry patient: Look within: What is this anger bringing up in me? Is that you Dani? Dani: It is me. laughter] Alex: Not at all.

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Patients IT Families Family 110

GeriPal

JANUARY 11, 2024

So we’re going to be talking about this complicated topic that a lot of people have differing opinions to and potentially very strong opinions, medical aid in dying. Summary Transcript Summary Four percent of deaths in Canada are due to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Four percent. It is the slippery slope made real. It was amazing.

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Illness IT Medical Provider 144

GeriPal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s one of the core things that we think about palliative care is you got the physical, psychological, social and spiritual symptoms. We discuss the following: What is Palliative Psychiatry (and how is it different from Palliative Care Psychiatry)? What does it look like to take a palliative approach to severe mental illness?

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Illness Mental Health IT Patient-Centered 102

Tiny Physician

MARCH 30, 2022

She was a post-graduate in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (the branch which covers pregnancy and the female reproductive system) and she had won various accolades during her student and consultant days. Postpartum hemorrhage is an unfortunate and well-known complication of delivery. She was admitted and Dr.Archana conducted the delivery.

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Hospital Government Patient-Centered Medical 52

GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

But before we go into all of that, I think, Bill, you have a song request for Alex. Bill 01:52 I do. Bill 01:53 Alex asked me for a song that was resonating in my head at the time, and it would be Guy Clark’s song, T he Cape. Eric 02:01 Why guy Clark’s the Cape? Bill 02:03 Oh, it’s a long story. I’ll make sure. Here we go.

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Patients IT Patient-Centered Hospital 98

GeriPal

JULY 25, 2024

Eric 04:39 Yeah, I see it used on inpatient, side on consult clinics in hospices. So how physically active the patient is, how much time they spend awake, how much they’re eating, how much care they need, that type of thing. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. You got it. Kara 04:09 Sure.

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Families Family Patient-Centered Patients 108

GeriPal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Eric: And why’d you pick that song? Vickie: It just reminds me of how important collegial support and being with each other is. Alex: Great choice. Eric: Thank you, Alex.All right, let’s jump into the topic at hand, loss and grief. I want to start off by turning to Matt. Matt, tell me about the book that you just published.

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Healthcare Professional Healthcare IT Relationship 103

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Since then there has been a lot of back and forth, with even a couple of podcasts from us, several JAMA viewpoints, and most recently a series of published replies from leaders in the field on why ACP is still valuable (see below for references). . Despite all of these publications, I’m still left at a loss of what to think about it all.

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Illness Patient-Centered IT Patients 98

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Patients, Health Advocates See More Risk ,” May 23), have pre-vaccine complications such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children been forgotten? Please remind people of these serious complications which, though infrequent, cannot be reversed. No post-graduation debt in Germany. The US is better off without them.

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Vaccination Families Family IT 52