A Podcast Focused on Hospice Palliative Care
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Welcome to TCN Talks. This podcast is designed to be a pithy, talk of relevant need to know to help you in your role in hospice palliative care serious illness care.
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On the HealthChangers podcast, presented by Regence, we share real-life stories and expertise from leaders who are working to make healthcare simpler, personalized and more affordable.
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A geriatrics and palliative care podcast for every health care professional. We invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn and maybe sing along. Hosted by Eric Widera and Alex Smith. CME available!
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Caring Conversations is a podcast dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for quality care in all its forms, with a special focus on aging in place and in-home care services. Each episode aims to provide practical insights, expert advice, and heartwarming stories that highlight the importance of compassionate care for seniors and their families.
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A monthly podcast about pediatric palliative care, hosted by two pediatric palliative care docs, Sarah Dabagh, MD, and Daniel Eison, MD, MS. Sharing the insights, opinions, narratives, commentaries, and invectives of #pedpc. Email us at [email protected]
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All things General Practice! Join doctors Sara and Lisa as they interview specialists from around Greater Manchester with the aim of improving the confidence and knowledge of local primary care clinicians. The podcast has been made possible due to the support of Wigan CCG and GP Excellence in Greater Manchester.
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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast
Hawnwan Moy, Scott Goldberg, Jeremiah Escajeda, Joelle Donofrio-Odmann, Maia Dorsett, Leshmi Kumar
This is the Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast, the official Podcast for the National Association of EMS Physician's (NAEMSP) journal, Prehospital Emergency Care. This bimonthly podcast contains in-depth interviews with manuscript authors and engaging commentary from EMS physicians Dr. Hawnwan Moy, Dr. Scott Goldberg, Dr. Jeremiah Escajeda, Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann, Dr. Maia Dorsett, Dr. Lekshmi Kumar.
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Critical Care Guys: The Minds Behind Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine. 4 Docs come together to discuss current trends in Emergency Medicine. Check out this podcast to stay up-to-date on the goings ons.
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Hosted by integrative palliative medicine physician, Dr. Delia Chiaramonte, The Integrative Palliative Podcast helps physicians and clinicians guide families facing serious illness to physical and emotional wellbeing. Listeners will find insights, skills and knowledge in evidence-supported integrative symptom management, as well as attention to their own self-care, because you can't pour from an empty cup! Everyone who cares for seriously ill people will find something for themselves and the ...
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Listen in as a host of well-known guests open up and share their experiences of grief and death in a therapeutic conversation with Marie Curie bereavement expert, Jason Davidson. On the Marie Curie Couch is a monthly podcast that aims to open up conversations about death, break down the taboo and encourage people to share their end of life plans. This podcast is made by Marie Curie – the UK’s leading end of life charity. For more information about the vital work we do, head to mariecurie.org ...
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This podcast features the keynote speakers from "The UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2025" which is organised by Rowcroft Hospice. The series explores the critical role of dementia and palliative care in supporting those living with dementia. Across these episodes, we’ll be sharing expert insights, real-life experiences, and innovative approaches to improving care All episodes were recorded live at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre in Devon on Tuesday 25th March 2025. This podcast ...
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The Medicubes team bring you a monthly panel conversation of exciting and challenging topics in primary health care, answering listener questions and invited guests to the discussions.
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Tune in to MemorialCare's Weekly Dose of Wellness!. Each 10-minute, weekly segment will offer listeners practical, useful advice for a lifetime of good health. From managing weight to keeping your heart beating strong, you'll find valuable health information on our station, presented by knowledgeable physicians and health experts.
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A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
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European Society of Intensive Medicine Talks
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This podcast can help anyone dealing with serious illness. Over the years, we have cared for and interviewed thousands of patients and families who tell us they felt overwhelmed and ‘in the dark’ during their illness journey. Yet we sometimes heard stories where individuals felt prepared, in control and ‘in the know.’ What was the difference between these experiences? The answer is the 7 keys. Join your hosts Dr. Samantha Winemaker, palliative care doctor, and Dr. Hsien Seow, health care res ...
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CHAPcast: Your Trusted Partner on the Go For over 60 years, CHAP has been leading the way in home and community-based care, and now CHAPcast is leveling up! With a dynamic new format, co-hosts Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan bring their expertise, passion, and a touch of personality to every episode. Get ready for deeper dives into the issues that matter—breaking down policy updates, exploring cutting-edge trends, and sharing practical tools to help you thrive. Fresh perspectives and actiona ...
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The BMJ brings you interviews with the people who are shaping medicine and science around the world.
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Welcome to Life: Compassionate conversations around advanced illness and the end-of-life journey. This podcast is intended to provide insight and education into how hospice & palliative care services can help patients and families through the end-of-life journey. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice or diagnoses. We encourage you to seek advice from your physician for questions regarding a medical condition. Hosted by Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County’s Develop ...
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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Trusted ER doctor Brian Goldman brings you honest and surprising stories that can change your health and your life. Expect deep conversations with patients, families and colleagues that show you what is and isn't working in Canadian healthcare. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new. Episodes drop every Friday.
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Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore palliative care and managing chronic pain.
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Out of Patients with Matthew Zachary is the most notorious, unapologetic, and influential podcast in healthcare, amplifying the patient voice like no other. With millions of listeners, a legacy of shaping cancer survivorship, and a track record of driving policy change, this is more than a podcast—it's a movement. Hosted by Matthew Zachary, the longest-standing podcaster in healthcare since 2007's award-winning Stupid Cancer Show, every episode delivers a masterclass in storytelling with una ...
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Palliative Care Chat - University of MD Baltimore
Palliative Care Chat - University of MD Baltimore
Brought to you by the online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates in Palliative Care from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. graduate.umaryland.edu/palliative
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Anesthesiology News will be publishing a new season of our popular podcast series, “On the Case” and “Ask the Experts.” “On the Case” is a review series that features the authors of our popular case report series. We hear the behind-the-scenes story on the most unique clinical case studies published in the magazine directly from the professionals who managed them. The first episode of this new season features an interview with L. Jane Stewart, MD, JD, MPH, who co-wrote a case report about a ...
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Hosts, Alex Finch, MD and Venk Bellamkonda, MD explore topics relevant to the practice, education or research of emergency medicine. Enjoy interviews with people on the front lines, thought leaders from around the world, and the comedy and drama of life when it intersects with emergency care. Follow us on X: @AlwaysOnEM Email: [email protected]
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Are you or your loved one living with a serious illness? Tune in to learn about palliative care, supports that are available for patients and caregivers, and other community resources!
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APA’s Medical Mind Podcast covers the latest in psychiatric medicine and emerging trends in the field of mental health care. APA members and other health care professionals provide insight into the intersection between mind, brain and body. The Medical Mind is the home for all of APA’s podcast content, and features new series and as well as highlights from AJP Audio, Finding our Voice, Psychiatric Services from Pages to Practice, and more. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is subject to the Terms of ...
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Healthcare is riddled with challenges: navigating complex social dynamics, competing economic interests and managing near impossible expectations. On a daily basis, this leads to stressful, even traumatic situations for those providing care. How do healthcare professionals cope with the emotional impact? Join Mike Larson and Aaron Metcalf as they explore their stories in this podcast, No Really, I'm Fine!
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‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief. Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting ill ...
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Conversations That Matter. This is Radical Nurse Talk, a podcast about nurses’ communication in serious situations and illness as a radical act of care. Join Dr. Patricia Strachan as she talks with nurses and others about nurses’ expertise, experience, courage, joys and frustrations in having conversations that involve serious situations and illness, loss, life-altering and unwanted change, living in uncertainty, declining health and end-of-life.
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"Care for Caregivers" explores the unexpected odyssey of caring for a loved one in the final stages of life. Produced by Inez Odom, the podcast features Laura Mary Robinson and Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a gerontologist. Join them as they discuss a personal experience and offer advice to others. The podcast is presented as 17 short chapters, organized to enable easy searching for topics.
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The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast features interviews with the founders and the leaders of the surgical palliative care community, a diverse group of surgeons, dedicated to providing high quality palliative medicine to all surgical and trauma patients. Tune in to learn the rich history of the surgical palliative care movement as well as to stay up to date on the latest research in the field. Hosted by Dr. Red Hoffman, the Surgical Palliative Care Podcast aims to educate, foster community ...
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The Emergency Medicine Journal (EMJ) podcast is your premier source for the latest insights and developments in pre-hospital, hospital emergency medicine and critical care. Join the EMJ journal’s Deputy Editor and Social Media Editor each month as they discuss key highlights from the latest issue. EMJ - emj.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) covering developments and advances in emergency medicine and acute care. Stay i ...
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Welcome to "Another Word for Living," because aging is just another word for living! Join LeadingAge Ohio's President and CEO, Susan Wallace, as she hosts enlightening conversations on topics that matter to the aging community. From inspiring stories of older adults to heartfelt tales from those who cherish them, and essential updates for professionals in senior living, hospice, palliative care, and long-term services and supports - this podcast is your go-to source for all things related to ...
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Interviews with authors of Care at the Close of Life reviews in JAMA about management issues in end of life and palliative care. JAMAevidence is an evidence-based medicine (EBM) resource created and maintained by the JAMA Network to promote the use of EBM to improve patient care.
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How could working at a hospice in Bend, Oregon shape the way you live your life? Join Lisa Hurley and Jason Medina on Life's Too Short as they discuss death, dying and the pursuit of a life well lived - mixed with a generous dose of coffee and levity.
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Everyone's end of life journey should be comfortable, peaceful and dignified. In every episode, Mitch Ware, long time Hospice Bedside volunteer and former Hospice client, will share his experiences and knowledge to show others how they can achieve the best palliative care available through Hospice. And, he will take your questions and answer them on future episodes as well. If you are considering end of life care, this podcast is for you!
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Welcome to Our Way of Caring: The Vantage Hospice Podcast, your go-to educational podcast on hospice care in Houston, Texas. Hosted by Nicole Knight, Administrator and Nurse Practitioner at Vantage Hospice, this podcast delves into the compassionate world of hospice and palliative care, offering insights, expert interviews, and valuable resources to help families navigate one of life’s most profound journeys. Each episode features discussions with experienced medical professionals, caregiver ...
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Tamsin Thomas and Gina Starnes of Cornwall Hospice Care chat with guests about the many aspects of hospice care in Cornwall. This podcast began in January 2020 at what was the start of the anniversary of 40 years of hospice care in the county. Each episode features special guests from around our hospices, shops, fundraising teams, supporters and many more as we talk about things important to hospice care and how that is funded.Cornwall Hospice Care is a registered charity in the county of Co ...
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The Institute supports palliative care research by facilitating national and international collaboration, resource sharing, capacity building, information sharing and knowledge transfer.
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Resources for students, residents, and healthcare professionals who want to learn more about healthcare missions. Includes sessions from the Global Missions Health Conference.
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Listen to cancer experts as they share their knowledge and expertise on a wide range of topics, including cancer awareness, prevention, detection, treatment types, managing side effects, palliative care and beyond. Educate and empower yourself to handle cancer treatment journey better.
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Lucid Episodes: Andrea Gilmore-Bykovskyi & Andrew Peterson
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48:55Have any of you watched the movie “The Notebook”? At the end, one of the characters, who has dementia, experiences an episode of lucidity. When I watched it, between tears (I’m a complete softie) I remember thinking, “Oh no! This will give people false hope! That their loved one is ‘in there.’ If only they could find the right key to unlock the loc…
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amelia Breyre, the lead author of Multidisciplinary Lessons from Palliative Extubations at Home, to discuss the complexities and collaborative efforts involved in facilitating palliative extubations at home. Dr. Breyre shares insights from two remarkable cases, highlighting how multidisciplinary coordination be…
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Rachel Rackow, MD, MPH "A Palliative Care Physician's Perspective"
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1:23:08Send us a text Introducing Dr. Rachel Rackow! Ok, so you might not want her to cut the cake at your birthday party, but you do want her to cut through difficult conversations! Rachel has been practicing palliative medicine for many years now and has continued to worked through her own loss, trauma, Covid, parenting, and more. She has used her perso…
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India distinguishes itself as one of the worst places in the world to die (Lancet 2015). In rural areas, because of a severe lack of access to appropriate health care, disease often simply ravages the bodies of our precious people completely unchallenged. A host of factors preclude good quality of remaining life, and a good death. Home based pallia…
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Beyond the Taboo: Continence, Dignity, and Dementia Care with Dr. Zena Aldridge
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34:50In this powerful episode, Dr. Zena Aldridge explores one of the most overlooked yet impactful aspects of dementia care: promoting continence and managing incontinence with dignity. Drawing on the latest evidence and her experience as a leading dementia nurse consultant, she shares practical strategies, challenges stigma, and calls for a shift in ho…
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Approximately 75% of patients older than 65 years of age are seen in an ED within 6 months of their death. While palliative care teams are now present in many hospitals in the US, they are often not present 24/7 or in resource-limited settings. As such, there may be an opportunity to improve palliative care in the ED by providing palliative care ed…
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Dr. Marshall Gillette discusses palliative care, who can benefit from it, what it looks like in practice, and more.By Memorial Care
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Acute palliative care, hands-free epistaxis relief, and modern laryngoscopy: May 2025 Primary Survey
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31:21A new survey has found that less than one third of end-of-life patients in Irish emergency departments have their own room. This is only one of the shortcomings found in end-of-life care, explored in two papers to start this episode. Following on from that is a comparison of video and direct laryngosocopy for intubation outcomes. There's also a "Be…
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Dan and Sarah welcome back to the podcast two previous guests, Dr. Bob Macauley and Dr. Chris Adrian, to discuss writing books about pediatric palliative care, as well as how our clinical practice, narratives, and personal trauma can all interact in sometimes unexpected ways. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of child sexual abuse. …
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Finding Your Breath in the Midst of Grief
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16:46Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can…
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Sponsored by Invivyd, Inc. Nobody wants to hear about COVID-19 anymore. Especially not cancer patients. But if you’ve got a suppressed immune system thanks to chemo, radiation, stem cell transplants—or any of the other alphabet soup in your chart—then no, it’s not over. It never was. While everyone else is getting sweaty at music festivals, you’re …
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Welcome back to the Life and Loss podcast, where we explore the many emotions and experiences that come with grief. I'm Hannah and today we're discussing anger. Grief brings with it a whole range of emotions, and anger can be one of the most confusing and difficult to navigate. To help us unpack this, I’m joined by Victoria, a Clinical Psychologist…
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Family doctor who quit teaches the next gen how to stay
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26:42After 25+ years as a family physician, Dr. Fan-Wah Mang closed her practice because she burned out. Now, she’s at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, teaching the next generation of family doctors how to avoid the pitfalls that made her leave. Two of the residents know what they’ll need to be a family physician long term, and it may surprise you.…
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Join our host Lori Gill, and her guest Laura Bates, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant with the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network, as they discuss Normalizing Talking About Death & Dying. Related resources Transcript Article: Patient’s Perspectives on the Notion of a Good Death - A Systematic Review of the Literatu…
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Digital Health Festival 2025: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare Workflows
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20:20In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Chris and Riwka bring listeners the latest developments from the Digital Health Festival 2025. Speaking with a range of industry representatives. Sharing current trends and practical considerations for practice managers navigating the evolving digital health environment. They note the vast increase in vendors off…
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In this episode, Dr. Torin Cunningham, medical director of the Orthopedic Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will discuss scoliosis in children – a condition that, when detected early, can lead to better long-term outcomes. Dr. Cunningham will explain what scoliosis is, how to recognize early signs, and why timely screening is importan…
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Heartbeat Health, Regence use telehealth to boost access and outcomes for cardiac care
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21:24Dr. Jeff Wessler, a cardiologist and CEO and co-founder of Heartbeat Health; and William Krenz, senior vice president of government programs for Regence, discuss how Heartbeat and Regence are using virtual cardiac care to improve heart health and cardiac care for Regence members.
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Comedian and content creator Victoria Emes sits down with bereavement expert Jason Davidson. In this conversation, Victoria and Jason talk about the death of her dad, visual artist Ian Emes, grieving during motherhood, ‘fusty’ funeral homes, and figuring out 'sadmin'. You can also watch a subtitled version of the conversation on YouTube. On the Mar…
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6.Walking with Christ: The Life of Sister Pat Hayden
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42:26In the finale episode of our series honoring Older Americans Month, host Susan Wallace sits down with remarkable resident Sister Pat Hayden, who resides at the Mother House of the Sisters of Charity. Adopted in Canada alongside her "twin" brother by a military family, Sister Pat’s life is a powerful story of resilience and leadership. From overcomi…
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Constellations and Cancer: A Storytelling Rebellion with Lisa Shufro
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40:11EPISODE DESCRIPTION Lisa Shufro is the storyteller’s storyteller. A musician turned innovation strategist, TEDMed curator, and unapologetic truth-teller, Lisa doesn’t just craft narratives—she engineers constellations out of chaos. We go way back to the early TEDMed days, where she taught doctors, scientists, and technocrats how not to bore an audi…
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PsychNews Special Report: Clozapine Revisited—Updates to the Gold Standard
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32:06In this episode of PsychNews Special Report, we explore the evolving landscape of clozapine therapy, reaffirming its role as the gold standard for treatment-resistant schizophrenia and examining its unique benefits in reducing suicidality. We examine key insights from the Psychiatric News article by Gemma Espejo, M.D., and Farah Khorassani, Pharm.D…
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Waiting 84 weeks and counting for a new knee
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26:39Thousands of Canadians are in line for a joint replacement surgery. Tracey Knowlton is one of them, waiting over 84 weeks for a knee replacement. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Kwan says long waits are an ongoing, system-wide problem. Health-care policy experts like Tom McIntosh say we know how to make it better and faster for patients, but provinc…
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Is Cancer Ever Cured? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
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47:34Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more commo…
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Welcome to the Life and Loss podcast. In this episode, we’ll explore the essential but often overlooked aspects of death planning. It’s something many of us avoid, but getting our affairs in order can be one of the greatest gifts we give to our loved ones. Joining me today is Kristie Scott, also known as The Death Planner. She’s a specialist in est…
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Three Words That Help Reduce Distress in Difficult Times
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10:56When someone you love is is ill or had died, life feels hard. Yet sometimes we add to our distress by judging how we are feeling or behaving. We feel sad and then we feel critical that we're still sad. We feel angry and then feel guilty that we feel angry. It is the "shoulds" that cause us distress - it doesn't have to be that way. This week I'll s…
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Music as Medicine: Jenny Chen, Tyler Jorgensen, & Theresa Allison
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42:03As you know, dear listeners, I love music. We start each podcast with a song in part to shift the frame, taking people out of their academic selves and into a more informal conversation. Well, today’s guests love music at least as much if not more than me, and they each make a strong case for music as medicine. Jenny Chen is a palliative care fello…
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Navigating the Future: HOPE, Wage Index, and CMS Quality Measures
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1:00:04What happens when ancient philosophical questions about "the good life" collide with modern healthcare regulations? In this compelling episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes hospice leaders Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Officer with Teleios, and Judi Lund Person, Principal, Lund Person & Associates LLC, for a deep dive into the regulato…
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Kids visitations in the ICU. Ten recommendations for child-friendly visiting policies in critical care
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Moving the dial on communication in critical care
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57:50How do you effectively communicate with people who require prolonged mechanical ventilation and thus cannot vocalize? How can we better connect with people who cannot speak for themselves? What assumptions do we have that need to be challenged? What practical tips and tools could improve and humanize communication and therefore patient safety - for…
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Episode three of four on Paediatric ENT. Doctors Lisa and Sara are back with Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat Consultant Dr Simone Schaefer for this episode on Recurrent Epistaxis in Children. We discuss important differentials, including a rare condition that can present in predominantly teenage boys not to be missed, before moving on to discuss opt…
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5.96 Years Young: Jack Scott’s Journey Through Time
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34:16At 96 years young, Jack Scott—a remarkable resident at Eastern Star Home—sits down with host Susan Wallace to reflect on a notable life shaped by war, love, and purpose, as the next episode celebrating Older Americans Month. Growing up during wartime in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Jack shares how a twist of fate (a request to pick up his friend's recent ex-g…
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Essential Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls for Seniors at Home
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31:32In this episode of Caring Conversations, Melissa Therrien and Shanna Hakala discuss the critical environmental risks faced by seniors, focusing on slips, trips, falls, air quality, chemical safety, fire risks, temperature regulation, and the role of smart technology in enhancing home safety. They provide practical tips for families to help their lo…
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S10: Episode 113: The Future of the Revolution
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25:01In the final episode of Season 10, we reflect on the journey and the success of the Waiting Room Revolution. We discuss the global resonance, the importance of self-advocacy, and the creation of our community. We also introduce the Applying the 7 Keys Workbook designed to help individuals navigate the healthcare system. We also introduce the "Works…
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What happens when you blend the soul of Mr. Rogers, the boldness of RuPaul, and just a pinch of Carrie Bradshaw? You get Sally Wolf. She’s a Harvard and Stanford powerhouse who ditched corporate media to help people actually flourish at work and in life—because cancer kicked her ass and she kicked it back, with a pole dance routine on Netflix for g…
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Conflict in South Asia, and simplifying GRADE.
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40:15Recent escalations in the ever simmering tension between India and Pakistan brought us closer to conflict - conflict between two nuclear powers. For a long time doctors have campaigned for nuclear disarmament, and Chris Zielinski, president of the World Association of Medical Editors, makes the case for returning WHO's mandate to measure the potent…
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Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered
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17:00Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This…
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Silent Suffering: Understanding Pain in Dementia Patients with Dr Wilco Achterberg
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29:15Join Professor Wilco Achterberg from Leiden University Medical Center as he explores the complex challenges of identifying and treating pain in people with dementia. In this illuminating episode, Prof. Achterberg breaks down how the aging brain processes pain differently, especially in those with cognitive impairment, and why traditional pain asses…
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Decoding End-of-Life Care: How Big Data is Reshaping Dementia Support with Prof Liz Sampson
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33:44Join Professor Liz Sampson from Queen Mary University London as she reveals groundbreaking insights from the EMBED-Care programme, showcasing how big data is revolutionising palliative care for people with dementia. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sampson challenges common misconceptions about dementia care while presenting powerful evidence on he…
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Living with Dementia: Fred Caygill’s Personal Journey of Love, Loss, and Support
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7:39In this moving opening to the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2025, Fred Caygill, ambassador for Dementia UK, shares his powerful personal story of caring for his late wife, who lived with vascular dementia. Fred speaks candidly about the emotional challenges of caregiving and the life-changing support he received from Admiral Nurses. Hi…
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S3 Ep2 Is there such thing as moving on? Dania
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8:58Today I am delighted to welcome back Dania, a Counsellor based at Forest Holme Hospice and in this interview, we will uncover if there is a such a thing as moving on following loss? About Forest Holme Hospice: Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the…
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A crowd lines up every weekday at a unique walk-in dermatology clinic in Toronto. People have conditions ranging from severe rashes to potentially cancerous moles, and can’t wait months for an appointment with a skin doctor. Dr. Davindra Singh, who runs the clinic, calls it a dermatology crisis.
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Navigating the Cloud Technology in General Practice with Danielle Bancroft
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29:10In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim are joined by Danielle Bancroft, Chief Product Officer at Best Practice and practising pharmacist, to discuss the future of cloud technology in general practice software. They explore what “cloud” means in a primary care context, how it differs from existing on-site servers, and the practica…
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John McCall, ECMO Primer, RN "Look For the Helpers"
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1:15:49Send us a text John McCall brings us a lively conversation filled with laughter and tears as he shares his journey into ICU nursing, sharing the joy and substantial challenges. John didn't begin a career in nursing until a second career after feeling unsatisfied after a career in business. It seemed the words from an early childhood influence, Mr. …
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Nudges for Prognosis and Comfort Care in the ICU: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, & Jaspal Singh
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48:27Our main focus today was on nudging critical care clinicians to consider a more palliative approach to care. Our guests are all trained in critical care: Kate Courtright, Scott Halpern, and Jaspal Singh. Kate and Scott have additional training in palliative medicine. To start. we review: What is a nudge? Also called behavioral interventions, heuris…
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