Star Wars, Behavioral Economics, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care
December 3, 2012
Obi-Wan: “These are not the droids you’re looking for.” Stormtrooper: “These are not the droids we’re looking for.” Obi-Wan: “He…
DSM-5: Grieving Over the Loss of the Bereavement Exclusion
December 2, 2012
Have you been tearful and sad after the death of a loved one? Did you notice changes in appetite, difficulty…
Phishing for Geriatrics and Palliative Care
November 19, 2012
This is generally not a post that I would do for GeriPal but in the last week I’ve received about…
Without a Treatment, Why Test for Alzheimer’s?
November 16, 2012
The New York Times has a front page (at least online) story today about testing for Alzheimer’s Dementia. The story…
Is it time for another lawsuit? Advocating to change the Medicare Hospice Benefit eligibility requirements
November 5, 2012
By now most everyone has heard about the proposed settlement of a nationwide class-action lawsuit against Medicare that would do…
The Landscape for Rehab After the Landmark Medicare Class-Action Lawsuit
October 29, 2012
A landmark settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Medicare may change how patients with chronic disabling conditions receive care. Until…
Most Patients with Incurable Cancer Think Chemo Might Cure Them
October 25, 2012
Deer Valley, Utah, from our lodge at the NPCRC retreat I’m at the National Palliative Care Research Center’s Annual Foley…
Poetry Slam
October 24, 2012
(Image of Emu has nothing to do with this post) Seems like there’s been a lot of poetry in the…
Interview with Diane Meier on Why We Should Use Twitter
October 11, 2012
In a little over a week, geriatricians and some palliative care physicians will be converging in St. Louis for the…
“Good evening. Hello. I have cancer. How are you?”
October 10, 2012
Tig Notaro was diagnosed just three days before a standup comedy set with invasive cancer in both of her breasts…