The Rise of Social Media in Medical Education: Part 1 in a series
September 5, 2009
In the course of a typical year I generally take about 10-15 structured online mandatory training courses. I also have…
Rational vs rationing medicine
September 3, 2009
This morning on NPR’s Morning Edition, Atul Gawande was interviewed to explain the difference between Rationing Care and Rational Care…
Palliative Care Grand Rounds Coming to GeriPal
September 1, 2009
Leigh Kramer from the blog “Confessions of a Young (Looking) Social Worker” will be hosting Palliative Care Grand Rounds this…
Interview with Seth Landefeld about Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Leadership Summit
August 31, 2009
The John Hartford Foundation supported the inaugural summit of leaders from geriatrics and palliative medicine in July to encourage opportunities,…
A Rant on Terminology
August 27, 2009
News Headlines read: Sen. Edward Kennedy loses battle with cancer. Really, he lost? I thought he died from a malignant…
Trying to Integrate Advance Care Planning Into Clinic
August 27, 2009
As a geriatrician who primarily sees patients in clinic, I find myself often wondering how best to apply what I’ve…
The Cause of My Life: Ted Kennedy’s Healthcare Legacy
August 26, 2009
This morning, as I was riding to work on the bus, I was flanked by two older gentlemen with daily…
Educating the masses about Geriatrics and Palliative Care (aka Marketing)
August 26, 2009
Geriatrics and Palliative Care (and primary care) have a problem. We haven’t learned how to make our work, our mission,…
Despair not Progressives
August 25, 2009
With “Death Panels” dominating the healthcare reform debate, I was getting depressed. My hope had continued to rest with the…
A Health Care Glossary for Politically Charged Times
August 14, 2009
Now that we are in an Orwellian world in which words reflect corporate and politically motivated interests rather than reality,…