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Josh Briscoe @jbriscoe.bsky.social · 18d

A response to a thought-provoking conversation on @geripal.bsky.social familymeetingnotes.substack.com/p/whats-a-go... #medsky #hapc

What's a Good Death...

...apart from a good life?

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Josh Briscoe @jbriscoe.bsky.social · 18d

And the episode of @geripal.bsky.social ! geripal.org/what-makes-a...

What Makes a Good Death? Karen Steinhauser, Rasa Mikelyte, Edison Vidal

In today’s podcast we discuss what makes a good death for patients close to end of life and those with dementia with guests Karen Steinhauser, Rasa Mikelyte, and Edison Vidal.

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 13d

Geriatricians Houman Javedan & Vicky Tang discuss Preoperative Assessments for Older Adults, emphasizing CGAs, frailty screening, and the Geriatric Surgery Verification program to optimize outcomes. #medsky

👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp375
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 20d

What makes a "good death"? We dive into landmark studies: Karen Steinhauser on pain, peace & awareness; Edison Vidal & Rasa Mikelyte on UK/Brazil dementia views—choice vs. faith. Key: Listen to patients! #medsky

👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp374
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 27d

A podcast on medical billing & coding? Yes! Billing isn’t hard. Know your worth & bill for it, even if the visit doesn't FEEL hard as it can help pay for team members who often can't bill, and it benefits the patients.

👉 Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp373
😀 Hosts: Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Sep 4

GeriPACTs bring specialized team-based care to older veterans with complex needs - smaller panels, geriatric training & more social work/pharmacy support. But are they better than standard care? #medsky

👉 Blog post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp372
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Sep 4

GeriPACTs bring specialized team-based care to older veterans with complex needs - smaller panels, geriatric training & more social work/pharmacy support. But are they better than standard care? #medsky

👉 Blog post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp372
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Aug 28

Do Dementia Care Management Programs Work? We’ve invited David Reuben & Greg Sachs to talk about their two respective trials, published in JAMA — D-CARE and IN-PEACE. #medsky

👉 Full episode: bit.ly/GeriPalEp371
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

#dementia #dementiacare

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KTprogram.bsky.social @ktprogram.bsky.social · Aug 27

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In this podcast, Drs @ericwongmd.bsky.social (geriatrician, researcher, and KT Program grad student) & Thiago Silva, geriatrician-researcher (@uspoficial.bsky.social) discuss the comprehensive geriatrics assessment with the @geripal.bsky.social.

Listen: bit.ly/4lZckxH

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: Benefits, Cost-Effectiveness, and Who It Helps Most: Eric Wong and Thiago Silva

In today’s podcast, talk with about the comprehensive geriatrics assessment and who it helps most with guests Eric Wong and Thiago Silva.

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Víctor M Montori MD @vmontori.bsky.social · Jul 31

This was too much fun!!! Listen to the episode (there is some great music in it) and find out about our movement for care @patientrevolution.org

GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 31

Guest Victor Montori's book, "Why We Revolt," decries the Industrialization of #healthcare. Clinicians become busier & patients are tasked with more work to self manage. #medsky

👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp367
😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guest: Victor Montori

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Unity Health Toronto @unityhealthto.bsky.social · Aug 22

@ericwongmd.bsky.social, a geriatrician and researcher at St. Michael’s Hospital, recently joined to the @geripal.bsky.social podcast to explain what exactly a comprehensive geriatrics assessment is and to discuss his team’s recent study. #ResearchSky #UnityHealthResearch

GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Aug 21

We discuss the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, what it is, benefits, JAGS study showing it's more cost-effective vs usual care, & who it helps the most. #medsky

👉 Full Ep: bit.ly/GeriPalEp370
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guests: Eric Wong & Thiago Avelino-Silva

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Aug 21

We discuss the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, what it is, benefits, JAGS study showing it's more cost-effective vs usual care, & who it helps the most. #medsky

👉 Full Ep: bit.ly/GeriPalEp370
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guests: Eric Wong & Thiago Avelino-Silva

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Paul Galchutt @galchuttpaul.bsky.social · Aug 15

Please listen to this recording 2x. Thank you @geripal.bsky.social. Looking forward to reading Dr. Montori's text care-fully.

GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 31

Guest Victor Montori's book, "Why We Revolt," decries the Industrialization of #healthcare. Clinicians become busier & patients are tasked with more work to self manage. #medsky

👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp367
😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guest: Victor Montori

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Aug 14

We talk with Todd Semla & Mike Steinman about their new recommendations of Alternative Treatments to the AGS Beers Criteria published recently in JAGS. #medsky

We start with Todd's new pothole analogy😂

👉 Full episode: bit.ly/GeriPalEp369
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Aug 7

Art in Medical Education: How art museums can enhance empathy & awareness, and create deeper team bonds for health care professionals. #medsky

👉 Full episode: bit.ly/GeriPalEp368
😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guests: Amy Klein, Laura Morrison, and Gordon Wood

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 31

Guest Victor Montori's book, "Why We Revolt," decries the Industrialization of #healthcare. Clinicians become busier & patients are tasked with more work to self manage. #medsky

👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp367
😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guest: Victor Montori

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 24

Providence Health Care System increased their Goals of Care conversation documentation from 7% to 85%. How did they achieve this? And how can you? #medsky

👉 Full episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp366
😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guests: Ira Byock, Chris Dale, and Matt Gonzales

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 17

How can we best manage #DeathAnxiety? While some don't worry about it, others, including patients and clinicians, grapple with its impact. #medsky

👉 Full episode at
geripal.org/death-anxiet...

😀 Hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
😀 Guests: Dani Chammas & Keri Brenner

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Vivre dans la Dignité / Living with Dignity @vivredignite.bsky.social · Jul 11

Il y a 50 ans, Balfour Mount et Sue Britton ouvraient le premier service de soins palliatifs au Québec. Pour souligner l'événement, excellente conversation sur les racines des #soinspalliatifs avec @geripal.bsky.social, Sue Britton, Michael Kearney & Justin Sanders
#50ansSoinsPalliatifsQC #santeqc

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 10

Should we individualize #bloodpressure targets for #olderadults? Or aim for a systolic BP of 120 mmHg in ALL older adults? Risks & benefits. Guests Mitra Jamshidian, Simon Ascher, & Mark Supiano. #medsky

👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp364
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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Alex Smith, MD @alexsmithmd.bsky.social · Jul 4

Renn and friend Evan on hike to Stubai glacier in Tyrollean alps, Austria. (Look closely @geripal.bsky.social)

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Should #PalliativeCare be in the business of caring for #CancerSurvivors? It’s more complicated than it seems. We talk with Laura Petrillo and Laura Shoemaker about this topic. #medsky #cancersurvivor

👉 Full episode at bit.ly/GeriPalEp363
😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jul 1

How we handle death and what needs to change. Full episode at geripal.org/between-two-...

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jun 27

#HealthShocks like hip fractures or pneumonia can cause major declines in #dementia patients. Widowhood & wealth loss also worsen outcomes. Strong safety nets may help.

Guests Lauren Hunt, Rebecca Rodin, Tsai-Chin Cho. #medsky

bit.ly/GeriPalEp362 - @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social

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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · Jun 19

Being that it's Pride Month, our focus today is on the Health, Aging, & Advocacy of transgender Older Adults with guests Noelle Marie Javier (palliative care doc at Mt Sinai) & Jace Flatt (Assoc. Prof. at UNLV). #medsky

bit.ly/GeriPalEp361 - hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social l | @ewidera.bsky.social

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