We discuss Ambivalence in Decision-Making: Acknowledging & exploring ambivalence may lead to better, more ethical, & less biased decisions. Guests Josh Briscoe, Bryanna Moore, JS Blumenthal-Barby & Olubukunola Dwyer. #hpm

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp306 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

#SurrogateDecisionMaking : We discuss the evolution of #AdvanceDirectives , the importance of communication in decision-making, clinician role, usefulness of the POLST + more. Guests Bernard Lo & Laurie Dornbrand.

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp305 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

PC Trials at State of the Science: We interview the authors of 3 High Quality #PalliativeCare Trials about their findings and the implications. Guests Thomas LeBlanc, MD, MA, MHS, FAAHPM, FASCO, Kate Courtright, & Corita Grudzen (@policy911).

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp304 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

Today we discuss Electronic #Frailty Indexes including various Frailty tools (i.e. eFrailty.org) as well as different definitions, metrics, & measurements. Guests Kate Callahan MD, MS, Ariela Orkaby MD MPH, Dae Kim.

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp303 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

We revisit #Dysphagia & #ThickenedLiquids with 2 researchers / SLPs: Raele Donetha Robison & Nicole Rogus-Pulia, PhD, CCC-SLP. We discuss epidemiology, assessment, and management of dysphagia, rehabilitation, feeding tubes + more.

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp302 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

Details are changing for the GeriPal #HPMParty as our first bar fell through. New updates here as we are starting at Sazerac but most importantly check #HPMParty day of event or check this link:
geripal.org/hpmparty-is-re…

We talk with Jane H Euler, Beth Klint, & John Loughnane about End-of-Life Doulas who offer companionship, emotional support, help with decision-making, & practical assistance for those with #seriousillness or at #EndOfLife .

bit.ly/GeriPalEp301 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

Special thanks to GeriPal - A Geriatrics & Palliative Care Podcast and their podcast team for featuring Present for You and our fantastic collaboration with Goodwin Hospice. Listen in the link provided in this quoted tweet.

Concerning that “there was no consideration of commercial gain” from a workgroup made up mostly of industry & those with conflicts that redefines a #Alzheimers disease to include millions of asymptomatic people.
nytimes.com/2024/03/04/hea…

GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

Eric Widera, MD & Alex Smith, MD answer listener questions while eating hot wings with increasing levels of heat! The anguish is not to be missed! #hpm

With guest hosts Lynn Flint & Anne Kelly.

Full Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp300

GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

Eric Widera, MD & Alex Smith, MD answer listener questions while eating hot wings with increasing levels of heat! The anguish is not to be missed! #hpm

With guest hosts Lynn Flint & Anne Kelly.

Full Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp300

GeriPal - A Geriatrics & Palliative Care Podcast fantastic episode. Haven't LOL Hot Ones: The Game Show this much since Bill Burr

Eric Widera, MD drank so much milk may develop iron deficiency anemia. Alex Smith, MD were you eating straight sour cream?
Named among top practice changing podcast. wow.

geripal.org/geripal-300th-…

We talk with 2 psychologists, Elissa Kozlov & Desiree Azizoddin, PsyD, who are deeply invested in addressing Psychological Aspects of Care for People Living with #SeriousIllness + challenges, stigma, solutions + more. #hpm

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp299 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

EMS Intervention to #ReduceFalls : We talk with twins Carmen Quatman & Katie Quatman-Yates about their falls intervention and working with EMS providers to install grab bars, remove rugs & other obstacles. #hapc

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp298 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

A workgroup dominated by industry wants to redefine #Alzheimer 's as an abnormal accumulation of amyloid, regardless of current or future cognitive function. This new definition raises a rarely asked question: Who gets to decide how to redefine a disease? agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

The Nature of #Suffering : We discuss the complexity of the suffering we encounter in #PalliativeCare , and the importance of approaching it with empathy and understanding. Guests BJ Miller & Naomi Saks. #hpm #hapc

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp297 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

We discuss the Largest Pragmatic Trial of #PalliativeCare to Date: RCT of Default PC Consultation for Seriously Ill Hospitalized Patients - published in JAMA. Guests Kate Courtright and Scott Halpern. #hpm #hapc

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp296 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD

Guests David Bekelman & Lyndsay DeGroot PhD, RN, CNE discuss their recent study on #PalliativeCare for Patients with #COPD , #HeartFailure , and #ILD , & the potential benefits of a collaborative care model for improving outcomes.

Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp295 - hosts Alex Smith, MD | Eric Widera, MD