Post 92: Seven Approaches to Helping a Loved One "Let Go" of Driving
“I don’t think Mom should drive anymore. I tell her, but she doesn’t listen to me!” When I used to conduct palliative care home visits...
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Decision Making
Jeanne Lee
Post 89: The Evolution of Goals
"At this time, knowing what you know about your medical condition, what is most important to you?" When a palliative care physician asks...
Jeanne Lee
Post 87: Are We Treating Me or My MRI?
“She’s getting better!” Ruben emphatically exclaimed, as he grasped his wife’s hand. Dr. Les, the palliative care specialist meeting...
Jeanne Lee
Post 85: "Why Don't the Doctors Agree with Each Other?" or So Many Doctors, So Many Opinions
“I couldn’t believe the surgeon was so upset! The patient was 80 years old, he was frail, and he didn’t want major surgery. He just...
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