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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. Check Hospital Affiliations and Accessibility Is the doctor affiliated with a reputable hospital or diabetes center?

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How frustrating work environment affects empathy in resident doctors?

Tiny Physician

Without even forming an enquiry committee, he was suspended for a few days by the hospital administration in order to satisfy the public. Nevertheless, PG doctors have to work 80 to 100 hours a week without any holidays and this tiring schedule does affect their physical and mental health.

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Psychological Issues in Palliative Care: Elissa Kozlov and Des Azizoddin

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

So I would say that a lot of the education we received were on cutting edge research and the latest drugs in clinical trials, the latest cellular therapies that are coming out. So falls, mobility concerns, polypharmacy, comorbidities, nutrition, social support, and mental health. Mazie: That’s a really nuanced question.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

GeriPal

Michaels Hospital in Toronto, and health justice activist. Just out of fellowship, Naheed built a palliative care program for homeless persons called the Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH) Program. Michael’s Hospital in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Naheed 07:33 Yeah.