With no true endgame or advance directive, Tom Brady’s legacy as an NFL superstar and family man remains nebulous. Is his recent retirement from football officially the end? Will he entertain offers to stay alive and play one more year? With bein…
Category: Palliative care
Tom Brady’s legacy and the importance of personal integrity in end-of-life choices
With no true endgame or advance directive, Tom Brady’s legacy as an NFL superstar and family man remains nebulous. Is his recent retirement from football officially the end? Will he entertain offers to stay alive and play one more year? With bein…
Finding peace through surrender: a personal exploration
Words are everything. They carry energy. They are the currency of our connection to each other. They are the currency through which we will share with future generations; they are how we communicate with people in generations past. And they carry weigh…
Loving our pets through loss: Coping with the death of a family member
My husband passed away six months ago, and it is quite evident to me that not only do I miss him, but so does our dog Grace. She adored Bill and would scamper to find him if I directed her to “Go find dad!” I no longer use the word dad, as …
Loving our pets through loss: Coping with the death of a family member
My husband passed away six months ago, and it is quite evident to me that not only do I miss him, but so does our dog Grace. She adored Bill and would scamper to find him if I directed her to “Go find dad!” I no longer use the word dad, as …
Navigating the ethical minefield of assisted suicide [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we delve into the controversial topic of assisted suicide with our guest, Nicholas S. Tito, a medical student. This thought-provoking episode will explore the Western world’…
Navigating the ethical minefield of assisted suicide [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we delve into the controversial topic of assisted suicide with our guest, Nicholas S. Tito, a medical student. This thought-provoking episode will explore the Western world’…
The comfort of colleagues: a story of love and loss in palliative care
“I just can’t. I can’t,” Wendy sobbed into my hair. We barely made it out the door when our bodies collapsed together, puddles holding puddles. The children, 5 and 7, had just left with their tiny grey backpacks, tiny soldiers o…
Jimmy Carter brings attention to hospice care: the compassionate side of modern medicine
The recent decision by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to transition to hospice brings much-needed attention to this crucial part of health care. Hospice care is an essential and compassionate component of modern medicine, providing support and care…
Ensuring your voice is heard: the importance of power of attorney, advance care directives, and POLST forms
My husband was clearly losing his independence after a terminal diagnosis and many hospital visits. I was getting more and more responsibility, which I didn’t mind, but the best way we could handle it was just to let it happen. There was no way t…
