I never promise we can make all the pain go away, as there are parts of medical suffering we’ll probably never tame, but I love the wins when we’re able to make a difficult day feel a bit more bearable.
#hapc
Can we all agree that the first time a patient has a serious illness/goals of care conversation should not be two weeks before they die when they’ve had stage 4 cancer for months/years?
Pet peeve: a beautifully designed website for a locally provided service that has all kinds of info on the service but never ever mentions where the professional is located or where service is offered. Too many out there. Am I the only one? #why
we all know the holidays can have a dark side, especially for caregivers, and it can be hard to find a safe place to say that out-loud, so we thought we'd create such a place! join me and @adrane next friday to cheers the blues https://t.co/rbgXPCVtzt
@leanne_yacyshyn @jyduclos It’s true. My dad had it. So did my husband’s grandfather and we know several other people from various circles. All the non-hereditary kind.
When you like a tweet with #Thanksgiving in it, a turkey shows up when you click the heart. Not pandering for likes, just FYI bc I just liked/unliked a bunch of tweets bc I enjoyed seeing the turkey. Also, I’m 5 years old.
Fact of the day: Pumpkin pie became a popular dish during Civil War-era celebrations of Thanksgiving because pumpkins were grown on small farms, not plantations, making the pie a symbol of abolitionist virtue.
Many people are surprised to learn how much training #chaplains complete. Chaps offer a variety of services and contribute to patients’ overall well-being. What’s a little known fact about your job? #healthcare#hpm