Recognizing the Incurable in Ancient Egypt
by Jeffrey M Levine MD The art of medicine is as old as human civilization, and what we think is…
by Jeffrey M Levine MD The art of medicine is as old as human civilization, and what we think is…
The recently published statin-discontinuation trial has been celebrated in the palliative care community. It’s message is clear – go ahead…
Note: This post was originally published on PalliMed as part of the World Series of Blogs Payback-Ed. In 2013, there…
Promotional video by Gilead pharmaceuticals, makers of a new drug, urging people to talk to their doctor about treatments "We…
Most patients with Alzheimer’s disease will develop neuropsychiatric symptoms, including agitation, at some point in their illness. These symptoms have…
Attention all Geriatric, Palliative Medicine, and Primary Care Providers: Act now to prevent the adoption of strict, punitive regulations impacting…
by: Alex Smith @AlexSmithMD Case 1: You have a 94 year old woman with multiple medical problems in hospice who…
Before reading any further, stop to think about the last older homeless adult you saw. If you are a…
It seems like such a good idea. Before a patient takes a new drug, they would like to know that…
Note: This baby is not a veteran, nor is this the VA Medical Record system. The VA has just taken…