Photo of the Week – A Novel Way to Express End-of-Life Preferences
August 20, 2012
This license plate takes the concept of a DNR tattoo to the next level. My only question is, if the…
US Healthcare Costs Explained
August 17, 2012
Here’s another facet to the phenomenon laid out in the previous post. Coming into work today, I was struck by…
The Over Diagnosis of Disease: How Medical Technology Can Endanger Your Health
August 17, 2012
Do you feel well? If so, DO worry. Emerging medical technology will soon fix that problem and cure you of your sense…
A Reluctance to Disagree with Recommendations
August 16, 2012
I remember when my son was about 2 years old he developed a very minor case of acute otitis media.…
Low Does IV Haldol to Prevent Delirium in Post-Op ICU Patients
August 15, 2012
The reason that I love preparing talks to give to residents and fellows is that I always find new and…
OncoTalk Legacy: IntensiveTalk and GeriTalk
August 9, 2012
Tony Back What a blessing for the field of palliative care when brilliant pioneers in communication, bioethics, and research put…
When Religious Beliefs are at Odds with a Natural Death
August 8, 2012
Note: The details of the story have been changed to protect patient anonymity. We recently cared for a patient with…
Are you smarter than a medical intern? The why, what and how of the Medicare Hospice Benefit
August 3, 2012
The AAMC lists “presenting palliative care (including hospice) as a positive, active treatment option for a patient with advanced disease”…
Remote-sensing incontinence briefs
August 1, 2012
While sipping my coffee Sunday morning I happened across one of the doyens of NY Times political opinion, Thomas Friedman,…
Do awards really matter? This one does!
July 30, 2012
This is a special guest post by Bebe Guill – Consulting Program Director for CHAPI, the Collaborative on Healthcare for…