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Psychological Issues in Palliative Care: Elissa Kozlov and Des Azizoddin

GeriPal

As she said, when you think about the hardest patients you’ve cared for, in nearly all cases there was some aspect of psychological illness involved. Analyzing the Health and Retirement Study, she found 60% of older adults screened positive for depression in the last year of life (related study here ). That rings true to me.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Strengthening Your Doctor-Patient Relationship Building a relationship with your healthcare provider is key to effective care. Annual exams give you and your doctor the time to discuss your health goals, any concerns you may have, and how to manage any ongoing conditions.

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