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Aug 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Brittany Ladson |Richard S. Isaacs |Chris Grant |Alison Vasa
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Isabelle Tran, a medical student and writer, to explore the intersection of technology and health. Inspired by her poem “AI Ally,” Isabelle delves into the emotional journey of patients receiving a serious diagnosis like thyroid cancer.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Carole Estabrooks |Taylor Christensen |Cindy Thompson |Alison Vasa
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us as we welcome psychiatrist Lewis Cohen to discuss his book, Winter’s End: Dementia and Dying Well. In this episode, we explore the ethical dilemmas, legal challenges, and emotional impacts surrounding life-shortening options for dementia patients.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Aldebra Schroll |Alison Vasa |L. Joseph Parker |Sara Pastoor
During a recent palliative conference, the discussion turned to the challenges of translating our work to the public and our colleagues. Despite the growth of our field and increasing access, there remains major confusion about palliative care and hospice. Much of the misunderstanding originates from within the medical profession. Having worked in the palliative care and hospice arena for nearly two decades, I have seen many examples of the confusion and fear of our field.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Gene Uzawa Dorio |Alison Vasa |Robert Pearl |Andrew Hertler
For decades, many patients, their children, and grandkids have strived to answer, “What is cancer?” As a doctor and scientist, over the past 16 months, I have learned the latest cancer information from experts at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles and MD Anderson in Houston. With that, I have also become aware some patients are either denied state-of-the-art care or just kept in the dark about potential treatment because it is too costly. First, a lesson in Cancer 101.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Earl Stewart |Miguel Villagra |Alison Vasa |Robert Pearl
I walk into the patient’s hospital room during evening rounds. He looks pale and tired, having recently completed a round of chemotherapy for his stage IV pancreatic cancer. His wife is at the bedside, scared and concerned about her husband’s rapid decline.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Damane Zehra |Alison Vasa |Don S. Dizon |Allie Poles
A few weeks back, a young male from Afghanistan visited us in the oncology clinic. He was in his late 20s and came with a translator to facilitate his consultation. He was not very fluent in either Urdu or English but could still understand most of it. He seemed very anxious and perplexed in the initial assessment room. I observed him closely and noticed that there was no family member accompanying him, except the translator who had only come to do his part of the job.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Alison Vasa |Dan Rosandich |Christopher Habig
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join R. Lynn Barnett, a patient advocate. We’ll explore the world of caregiving, its challenges, and the profound impact it has on individuals and families. Discover valuable insights on caregiver stress, self-care, and the importance of respite care. R. Lynn Barnett is the author of What Patients Want: Anecdotes and Advice and My Mother has Alzheimer’s and My Dog Has Tapeworms: A Caregiver’s Tale.
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Dec 6, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Michael Joyce |Alison Vasa |Martha Rosenberg |Don S. Dizon
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Shrujal Baxi, an oncologist passionate about AI, as we delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing colorectal cancer detection while navigating the complexities of prior authorization. Discover how AI streamlines screening, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances patient outcomes in the face of health care policy barriers. Shrujal Baxi is an oncologist.
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Dec 2, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Anu Osinusi |Alison Vasa |Sara Pastoor |Elizabeth Métraux
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join guest Harvey Max Chochinov, a psychiatrist, as he delves into the profound concept of “intensive caring” in palliative care. Inspired by Dame Cicely Saunders’ powerful quote, “You matter because you are you,” Harvey discusses how this approach reaffirms the worth and dignity of patients who may feel they’ve lost their significance, shedding light on the universal need to recognize and support their humanity.
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Nov 4, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Alison Vasa |Sara Pastoor |Eva Feder Kittay |Robert Colton
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Thaís Salles Araujo, an internal medicine resident. Discover the potential benefits, challenges, and the need for greater awareness and education in integrating these therapies into modern medicine. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of patient care, with a focus on holistic well-being. Thaís Salles Araujo is a palliative care fellow.
