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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

The post Surrogate Decision Making: Bernie Lo and Laurie Dornbrand appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. Eric: And to all of our listeners, thank you for your continued support.

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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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RCT of Chaplaincy: Lexy Torke, Karen Steinhauser, LaVera Crawley

GeriPal

And really, I mean, so for example, if a social worker were doing this listening, perhaps there are family dynamics or psychosocial needs that they would be attuned to, whereas I as a physician might have something else I pay attention to. But all of us need to be able to listen deeply. Good night, everybody.

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Advanced Pain Management in Cancer: Janet Abrahm

GeriPal

I would say the drugs didn’t change as much as all the stuff about sexuality and about family dynamics and spirituality: all the things that I’m hoping people will get from this book. That’s the main thing. Alex: It’s a wonderful book. The word in the title is absolutely correct: comprehensive guide.