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Embracing life ’ s purpose in the face of inevitable death
“I cannot escape death, but at least I can escape the fear of it.” – Epictetus I wish more people knew that quote during the pandemic. I write this on November 1st, celebrated as Dia de Muertos or “Day of the Dead.” Epictetus and the other Stoics knew that death is inevitable, that life can Read more… Embracing life’s purpose in the face of inevitable death originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 7, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Intensive caring in palliative care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join guest Harvey Max Chochinov, a psychiatrist, as he delves into the profound concept of “intensive caring” in palliative care. Inspired by Dame Cicely Saunders’ powerful quote, “You matter because you are you,” Harvey discusses how this approach reaffirms the worth and dignity of Read more… Intensive caring in palliative care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 3, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Critical Care Source Type: blogs

Intensive caring: Reminding patients they matter
Dame Cicely Saunders, the founder of the modern hospice movement and palliative care, famously said, “You matter because you are you, and you matter to the last moment of your life.” This quote has become the central philosophical tenet of palliative care. It implores us to remind patients, who may be feeling helpless, hopeless, or Read more… Intensive caring: Reminding patients they matter originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 28, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Critical Care Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

SCAN Group Makes Strategic Investment in Dina
SCAN Group, a mission-driven organization whose holdings include SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, has made its latest strategic investment in Dina. Dina provides digital care-at-home network management and coordination solutions to help health plans and providers improve access to a variety of in-home care services.  “We are excited to support Dina and the work they are doing to innovate and deliver rapid, efficient solutions that provide access to home and community-based services,” said Deepa Sheth, Chief Corporate Development Officer at SCAN Group. “It is pa...
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Exploring psychedelic therapies [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Thaís Salles Araujo, an internal medicine resident. Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and the need for greater awareness and education in integrating these therapies into modern medicine. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of patient care, with a focus on holistic well-being. Thaís Read more… Exploring psychedelic therapies [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Medications Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

The power of listening in palliative care consultations
Finishing up a consultation in the ICU, the nurses approached me to see how it went. “Did you get the DNR?” I explained that I enter these conversations without an agenda. My first goal is to develop rapport, reading the room to gauge how far I can take this conversation. What are they ready to Read more… The power of listening in palliative care consultations originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Open conversations about end-of-life care
An excerpt from The Adventures of Dr. Anonymous. During the COVID pandemic, I wished I could put out a public service announcement for physicians, patients, and families about end-of-life care. Palliative care is critical to hospitalist practice and one of the least discussed fields of medicine. It also is a major contributor to the burnout Read more… Open conversations about end-of-life care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

End-of-life ethics and antibiotic use [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Althea Halchuck, a patient advocate. We explore critical insights into end-of-life care, the ethical considerations around antibiotic use, and the quest for a peaceful, dignified death. Delve into the complex world of health care decision-making in challenging times. Althea Halchuck is a patient advocate. Read more… End-of-life ethics and antibiotic use [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - October 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Empathy and compassion in palliative care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Vickie Leff and Terry Altilio, both palliative care social workers, as we delve into their book, Mirrors and Windows: Reflections on the Journey in Serious Illness Practice, which offers a profound exploration of the experiences of health care professionals, including palliative social workers, Read more… Empathy and compassion in palliative care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Dying is a selfish business
An excerpt from A Caregiver’s Love Story. Whether you are the dying or the caregiver, living life to the fullest remains your goal, but somedays it’s just too darn hard. When you are so busy that it doesn’t seem you have time to take a breath, where does living life to the fullest fit into Read more… Dying is a selfish business originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 16, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Don ’ t disrupt success in Medicare
Each year, Congress goes through its annual budget process to determine how to spend more than $6 trillion on America’s priorities. This year, as part of the discussions on how to spend Medicare’s $900 billion budget, we are being told the Medicare Trust Fund, which is projected to spend $415 billion in 2023 for Part A expenditures, which Read more… Don’t disrupt success in Medicare originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Policy Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Terminal illness: Navigating the struggles of acceptance
Reality knocked me for a loop one evening when my father-in-law called from his home in another state and asked for help. This kind of request was very uncharacteristic for him. We responded immediately and drove to his home. After much conversation and many questions from both sides, we eventually came to the hard truth. Read more… Terminal illness: Navigating the struggles of acceptance originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

The old man ’ s friend: Refuse antibiotics to achieve a peaceful death
“If you don’t know how to die, don’t worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you.” – M. Montaigne (1533-1592) In 2021, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was rushed to a California hospital suffering from a urinary tract infection that had Read more… The old man’s friend: Refuse antibiotics to achieve a peaceful death originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Overcoming terminal cancer: a tale of love and resilience
An excerpt from Mirrors and Windows: Reflections on the Journey in Serious Illness Practice. I’m sitting next to Tony in the surgical intensive care unit doing my best to make out what he’s writing. He’s intubated and I’ve just asked him, “what’s the hardest part of all this?” He writes out, “I just don’t understand Read more… Overcoming terminal cancer: a tale of love and resilience originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Conditions Palliative Care Source Type: blogs

Providing care to conflicting beliefs [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Tyler Jorgensen, an emergency medicine and palliative care physician, and discover the profound insights he shares on the value of home visits in patient care. Explore the complexities of handling challenging situations, such as encountering conflicting beliefs, and learn strategies for providing compassionate Read more… Providing care to conflicting beliefs [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Podcast Palliative Care Source Type: blogs