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Palliative Care and it’s Impact
“But I felt like I failed her because, for all the time I knew her, I never could figure out her wishes, her goals, to determine if the treatment I was prescribing was what she really wanted. Did I give her time on this earth...
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The Book of Joy
I just finished reading the Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. In this book,...
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Calling All Souls
When my cat Tiger died she left an unbearable ache in my heart. Animals do this. They hold joy and...
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The Many Sad Faces of Mr. Toledano
Phillip Toledano was terrified of growing old. So he decided to do it as many times as possible....
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The Invisible Patient
As health care providers we focus primarily on the terminally ill patients and their comfort. But...
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Patients Who Rely on Religion to Cope Are More Likely to Have Aggressive Medical Care
Terminally ill cancer patients who relied on their religious faith to help them cope with their...
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My Deathbed Playlist
My End-of-Life Checklist: Will? Check. Health care proxy? Check. My 5 Wishes completed and...
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An Epidemic of Over Testing, Diagnosing and Treatment
During my years as a nurse, I recall a number of instances where unnecessary tests and treatments...
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