The Patient Who Changed How I Talk About CPR
The Patient Who Changed How I Talk About CPR As a palliative care physician, I've had countless conversations about "code status" - the medical term for what lifesaving measures a…
Finding the Right Words: How to Support Someone Facing a Serious Illness
When someone receives difficult medical news, the words we choose can either build a bridge of understanding or create an emotional wall. As a palliative care physician, I've witnessed countless…
Palliative Chemotherapy: What You Need To Know
When you're faced with a new cancer diagnosis, it's natural to want to start treatment as soon as possible. But before you dive in, it's also important to make an informed choice about your treatment plan. That's why you need to know the ins and outs of a common term used in oncology: "palliative chemotherapy." Let’s unravel this term so that you know what questions to ask your oncologist if you're being offered palliative chemotherapy.
Getting The Hard Truth From Your Doctor
If you got diagnosed with a serious illness, do you think your doctor would be more honest about your future if YOU were a doctor too? Depending on how cynical you are, the answer may surprise you!
5 Questions To Ask A Potential Hospice
How do I know I'm signing up with a good hospice?
Asking Your Doctor To Do “Everything” Isn’t As Clear As You Think
Telling your doctors to “Do everything” means DO EVERYTHING, right? Well… maybe not!
When Your Doctor Monologues: How to Get Clear Explanations
Despite years of medical training, many doctors are never taught how to break bad news in a patient-centered way. As a result, you may run into doctors who try to break bad news in other... creative ways. Here is one of those ways and what to do about it if it happens to you.