Monthly Archives: October 2016

All I care about is taking care of my patients. My patients seem to think I do this pretty well. Source: The insurance companies say I’m a terrible doctor. And I’m proud of it.

Source: No Widowed Person Should Grieve Alone | Huffington Post

Source: Planning Your Funeral: Dying’s Not Cheap | Benzinga

Dale Crockatt had two final wishes regarding the mountain he loved when he died from cancer at age 57. He wanted to donate thousands of his photographs to the Mt. Hood Museum, and he wanted his ski Source: Dale Crockatt’s … Continue reading →

We are all of us on both sides of this opioid debate, united in our grief. My guest, Steven D. Passik, Ph.D, shares his story of his mother’s chronic pain. Source: The United State of Grief – Lynn Webster, MD

Among those who die aged 65 and over, almost a fifth have a diagnosis of dementia at the time of their death. A new report from Public Health England shines a Source: New report explores dying with dementia and makes … Continue reading →

I am ten years old; my knobby knees shaking as I stand upon the high diving board getting ready to jump as the last test of my abilities.  After six weeks of swimming lessons, they think I am ready… Source: … Continue reading →

Making it part of quality measurement hurts reimbursement, delegates say Source: Remove Pain as 5th Vital Sign, AMA Urged | Medpage Today

Source: 6 Vital Ways Dogs Make Life Better! | Huffington Post

Even experienced physicians struggle to navigate it Source: End-of-Life Care Needs an Overhaul | TIME