“Elders?” “Older Adults?” “Seniors?” Language Matters
In a recent paper, some colleagues and I held the position that clinicians should routinely offer to discuss prognosis with…
In a recent paper, some colleagues and I held the position that clinicians should routinely offer to discuss prognosis with…
An unfortunate practice has been tolerated for too long at some continuing care retirement communities (CCRs). CCRs provide housing and…
This is the first in a series of 41 posts from both GeriPal and Pallimed to get our physician readers ready for the hospice…
A colleague of mine recently told me of an encounter with a new elderly patient referred to her practice. What…
It is back on – the 3rd annual GeriPal/Pallimed Party during the AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly! This year’s party will…
I’d like to draw GeriPal readers’ attention to a terrific article from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society called, “When…
Early in my career, I cared for a gentleman with advanced pancreatic cancer. The recurrence of his cancer was devastating,…
Dear Insurance Company Executives: Our hearts go out to you. Many in the public simply do not understand how hard…
The dangers of oral sodium phosphate preparations are fairly well known in the medical community. In 2006 the FDA issued…
A new survey commissioned by the California HealthCare Foundation gives some great insight into the attitudes and experiences that Californians…