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We have all been put in a position where we had to wait for big news or a serious discussion, often anticipating “the worst.” “Mom and Dad want to talk to you.” “Let’s reserve a time to discuss your 360 evaluation.” “Your husband’s ICU team asked that we set up a family meeting with you and your family to discuss your husband’s overall health condition and potential next steps depending on your and family’s wishes.” One of my current tasks as an in-hospital palliative care

I have wanted for a long time to convert my blog posts to illustrations. Below is my best first attempt (after editing over 20 infographic iterations on ChatGPT!), based upon Post 46: How Being a "Fighter" Can Alter Your Path:

“The nurse said they would call APS if I didn’t find a caregiver for my mom at night. They’d call APS for negligence. I don’t understand why they would do that. I’m trying my best to take care of her. I’m here during the day, and she’s just sleeping at night when I work nights.” As a palliative care physician (read Post 1: What Exactly Does a Palliative Care Specialist Do? ), I often hear from family members their struggles while caring for their loved one when their lo

With some health situations, the path forward may not be straightforward. We may feel anxious about making the "wrong decision." In my...

When someone without major health issues feels stomach discomfort or an ache in their hip, likely they would continue with their daily...

“He’s been an inspiration to all of us,” the son Alex said about his dad, Mr. N., lying in the hospital bed, “He was diagnosed with stage...

“If tomorrow you woke up delirious from a bad infection or were unconscious from a stroke or accident, whom would you trust to speak with...

"The doctors said he had a poor prognosis. That was basically it." "They said he isn't doing well. So I guess we'll have to wait and...

“We’re not ready for hospice…but what about palliative care? Can she get that?” The man, probably in his late 60s, was the designated...

Most Thanksgivings, I drop a note on gratitude, and I wanted to do the same in 2024. (I know I am a few days late this year. This past...