Enlarge this image Palliative care is a growing specialty that provides comfort care and that teaches patients and doctors how to talk…
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I am a nocturnist (a nocturnal hospitalist). I love my job, but many nights my work can seem unfulfilling. For one, taking…
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HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Learning you have a cancer that looks imminently terminal is tough news to…
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Hospice didn’t stop suffering. But what it did for us was priceless.
by Dheeraj Raina MD March 27, 2019My wife Uzma died peacefully at home. She didn’t take any painkillers for her last three days. Our kids, my parents, and I…
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Pledge to end your fear of death and end-of-life care
by Paul Hebert MD and George Heckman MD March 13, 2019Are you or a loved one aging, perhaps with a chronic heart or lung condition that limits daily activities? Do you have…
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Studies show that when people know what palliative care is, they want it. Marketing genius Seth Godin talks about offering services that…
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“Grandma fell and we’re in the emergency room. She’s very distressed and does not look good. I’m going to put the doctor…
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I am certain that many of you might be familiar with the intelligent, vibrant young lady named Brittany Maynard. Brittany’s story was…