Palliative Care Grand Rounds – 3 Degrees of Separation
July 7, 2010
It’s that time again. Geripal is hosting Palliative Care Grand Rounds. This time we are going to try a little…
The Right to Fail?
July 1, 2010
Recently, Zaldy Tan MD wrote a thoughtful article in JAMA (The “Right” to Fall, JAMA. 2010;303(23):2333-2334) regarding the autonomy of…
The breadth of life-sustaining treatment
June 25, 2010
In a recent story in the New York Times, Katy Butler described her parents’ experiences with illness, the health care…
Presenteeism: A Public Health Hazard
June 24, 2010
Are you a good worker? Do you work hard? Do you care so much about your job that you show…
End Stage Dementia: What to do with treatment?
June 21, 2010
Hospice programs provide much needed care and support for patients, families and caregivers for people with end-stage dementias. Thanks to…
NY Times Article on Delirium
June 21, 2010
There is an article in today’s New York Times about delirium, a VERY common but poorly understood condition among hospitalized…
Preventing Disability vs. Improving Quality of Life for Elders Living with Disability: Both are Important
June 20, 2010
I heard a prominent speaker talk about studies at the National Institute of Aging. The speaker described several new large and well funded trials…
Best of the Web – Palliative Care Grand Rounds Coming Soon
June 14, 2010
We need your help. GeriPal will be hosting the July 2010 installment of Palliative Care Grand Rounds. For those of…
John Wooden’s Feelings on Death
June 7, 2010
Much has been said about John Wooden’s inspiring approach to life, but what can we learn about his attitude towards…
What is Our Responsibility?
June 6, 2010
Is advocating for equal access to opioid medication around the world part of our professional responsibility? What about reducing racial…