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Family dynamics and doctors' emotions drive useless end-of-life care, says study

Medical Xpress

Researchers from Rutgers and other universities have developed a behavioral model that explains a long-standing health care mystery: Why do so many terminally ill patients undergo intense last-ditch treatments with little chance of meaningful life extension?

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As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

Medical Xpress

Research from a West Virginia University family systems expert shows children who don't live with both married biological or adoptive parents may have more difficulty accessing health care.

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The Unseen Influence: How Your Past Shapes Your Leadership Today

Intuitive Intelligence

Consider this: How you were raised, your family dynamics and your past experiences serve as the building blocks of your leadership style today. .” Connecting the Dots You might be wondering, “ What do my earlier experiences and past encounters have to do with my current leadership role?

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ACI’s 21st Annual Paragraph IV Disputes

FDA Law Blog

Raimondo Exploring the On-Sale Bar and Applicability of Prior Art Orange Book Delisting Attempts Navigating ODP and Patent Family Dynamics Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.s

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Why is working with adolescents and young adults so hard? Abby Rosenberg, Nick Purol, Daniel Eison, & Andrea Thach

GeriPal

They don’t want this, but their family’s pushing for this, but if you have to dive into it, they want to do it because of their family. The family dynamics are different though. Abby: Yeah. Andrea: I agree entirely, Eric. That came up as I was thinking about this too. Parents are involved.

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Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand

GeriPal

But she often does this, and it’s just that ICU team is so grateful to have a hand-delivered paper copy of their advanced directive, which they didn’t see, to have the phone number for the surrogate and explanation about the complex family dynamics that have led to this point, and who are the people who are assigned, and they may be different (..)

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The Angry Patient: A podcast with Dani Chammas and Keri Brenner

GeriPal

And when I’m one on one, I carry a portable chair with me just to sit with a non-intimidating presence, to be more fully present right with the family and with the patient. If a family dynamic is really dysregulated or a patient needs containment, you might need to show that you are more powerful and competent in your posturing.

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