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4, 3, 2, 1 And 90.

StorytellERdoc

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times.

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Helium-Filled Dreams

StorytellERdoc

I had signed onto his chart hoping he would be a quick in-and-out patient among the endless sea of critically-ill patients that arrived at our doors that evening. Over my numerous years as an ER doctor, I have met people that I never would have had the fortune, or misfortune (as some would say), to otherwise meet. Are you homeless?" "Yes,"

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To Care Or Not

StorytellERdoc

I dedicate this to each of you who have cared for or are currently caring for an ill parent or family member. As customary, I thanked them for being in the ER with their mother. Although this may seem like it should be the standard, you would be surprised at just how many elderly patients present to our emergency department alone.

ER 100
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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. No more googling "ER near me" in a panic; you can get quick and competent care at an urgent care center. Non-life-threatening illnesses often demand quick relief options. It's a common challenge many people face.

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The Language of Serious Illness: A Podcast with Sunita Puri, Bob Arnold, and Jacqueline Kruser

GeriPal

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. Jacky: Thank you. It’s a pleasure. Bob: The fish.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

For others, this piece, while painful to read, gave voice to what they have been feeling over the last decade – hospice has in some ways lost its way in a quest of promoting profit over care. If you are interested in signing the position statement “Core Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care”, click here. Is it you, Ira?

IT 114
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Comics and Humor in Palliative Care: A Podcast with Nathan Gray

GeriPal

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.

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