Program Director, Palliative Medicine Fellowship Medical Director, Palliative Care/Advanced Illness Unit NSUH, Northwell Health, Mom of three, gardener, dyi-er
“We're doing our best, but it feels like wartime.”
What is New York City's plan to deal with the surge in patients during the pandemic? Tomorrow on 60 Minutes.
Must read - “Create your best new normal for now, with hope of making life the best it can be today, tomorrow and every day.” https://t.co/TeUe1ULXml @paula_span
Older adults in EDs often face increased risk for complications and readmissions. Our GAP-ED team (Geriatric & Palliative ED) team optimizes their treatment, avoids unnecessary readmissions. @Liberman_Tara@HofstraGeriPal@NorthwellHealth @HofstraMed https://t.co/4J8u6EPpWZ
@mnarasimhan Often that question (do you want everything done?) is asked because alternative statements haven’t be taught or role modeled. This is changing. We need to keep it moving.
@mnarasimhan We should not be asking ‘that’ question, for it implies that we are not doing everything. Rather we should learn to say “dying inspite of efforts”(whatever this may be) and use that opportunity to walk through compassionate options for care.....