When someone is DNR/DNI I don’t treat them any differently than any other patient. Aside from chest compressions and intubation, their care is not any different. They get antibiotics, fluids, and even surgery. We need to combat misinformation surrounding DNR/DNI.

Seeking input from providers (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs) on #palliativecare involvement in care of adult patients with #sicklecelldisease. Please complete this short and confidential survey using the link or QR code below. lnkd.in/gX5z_33B @drify_scd…lnkd.in/g9Sq2ue6

This was such a great paper to work on with an amazing team. Look forward to working more with them in the future - Drs. Dobbie and Neuendorf Cleveland Clinic, Drs. Young and Akkanti UTHealth Houston, Shunichi Nakagawa and Dr. Rosa. BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

I applaud the transparency in this decision and wish him and his family peace and comfort. Continuing to change any negative perception of hospice and providing positive support for this deeply personal decision are incredibly important. #hpm #hapc nytimes.com/2023/02/18/us/…

Journal of Palliative Medicine Top 10 Tips #PalliativeCare Clinicians Should Know About Working with Adults Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation #ECMO liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.10… Astrid Grouls, MD Krista Dobbie K Neuendorf, Shunichi Nakagawa A Young @BRosa_PhD Bindu Akkanti, MD.

So proud to say that just today BCMHouston 4th year medical students had a class on the final hours of life & the dying process. It was an honor to be part of teaching this. All medical students should start intern year armed with this knowledge about an inevitable part of life.

Today Krista Dobbie and I discussed the importance of the “Hi, how are you?” consult. This essay captures so well why that matters. That is #PalliativeCare - even if it’s never called that in this essay.

Let’s get chocolate on formulary!

I also heard that accommodations for nursing mothers could have used an upgrade 😬 AAHPM #hapc23 #hapc24 Accessibility, inclusion and an inviting space for all should be #hpm priorities

Tomorrow, April 20th at 12:00 EST: VSED with Dr. Adam Marks and Jane Chargot. Join the lecture at bit.ly/HAPCMarks

I have a secret for defeating imposter syndrome. Do you want to know what it is? 🧵

Perioperative Mechanical Circulatory Support Symposium / End-of-Life Issues in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices | Mary Acelle G. Garcia, Astrid Grouls, MD MD Anderson Cancer Center BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine | #THIJournal doi.org/10.14503/THIJ-…

So proud of my hubby’s work!

Excited to share this newest publication on incarcerated surrogate decision makers. It was such an honor to work with Holland Kaplan and Marc Robinson. BCM Department of Medicine BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine BCM Ethics & Policy annals.org/aim/article/do…

Apparently today is #WomenEqualityDay… Here’s how #healthcare is doing: 💵74 cents on the dollar for female physician compensation compared to that of male physicians 👩🏻‍⚕️Only 37% of the US physician workforce are women 🤰🏻Female physicians have a higher infertility and

Come work with us! #hpm #hapc #PalliativeCare BCM Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine jobs.bcm.edu/job/Houston-Me…

Insightful window into an #ECMO survivor’s experience. Wondering how creating a diary such as this might be helpful to the long term recovery of our patients with extremely long icu stays. #hpm #hapc #criticalcaresurvivorship

Please stop using hospice care and palliative care interchangeably. They are NOT the same thing

Hey #MedTwitter! Help an early career #hpm #hapc researcher out by completing this survey if you’re eligible. It takes under five minutes. Open to attendings in PC, ICU working with #ECMO patients: redcap.link/palliativeECMO…