Ana Leech, MD

Assistant Professor of Palliative Medicine at McGovern Medical School: Empowering patients to live life on their own terms. My opinions are my own. @UTgeripal

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@RexPaulinoMD We should get a black and white puzzle for next time you come over 🤣

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@karwashtweets

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Palliative docs leading medicine and getting a seat at the table. #palliativecare #hapc #midwims @SoniaMKhunkhun @DrAnneMWalling

[Holly Yang, MD @hollyby]

Thank you to the House of Delegates at the @AmerMedicalAssn for passing new AMA policy today supporting modernization of the Medicare #Hospice Benefit. Thank you to the @AAHPM delegation (@ChadDKollas @pallcaredocDO @analeech3 @kpedmonds) for introducing the resolutions. #AMAmtg

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

AAHPM policy proposals to improve hospice program integrity & reform the hospice benefit passed the House of Delegates #AMAmtg
today!! Big thanks to AAHPM delegates @ChadDKollas @pallcaredocDO @analeech3 @kpedmonds w/support from @hollyby @tajayiMD @karlsteinberg @wjtoyama #HPM

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@UTGeripal representing #TexMed

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Thank you for expressing how I am feeling right now.

[AAHPM @AAHPM]

AAHPM releases statement on opposition to #SCOTUS Dobbs v. Jackson decision.

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

It is an honor and a pleasure to work with you on this

[Vishal Kapadia @visman21]

And that's a wrap! Our team just finished recording our presentation regarding our #TxConsortium & how/why you should build one! Please check it out during the @AAHPM Assembly Encore! It has been an honor to be part of this consortium & work with such wonderful people! #hapc22

[Pamela Kunz, MD, FASCO @PamelaKunzMD]

I spent many hours last week observing the practice of medicine while sitting at my mom’s hospital bedside and was reminded of some important communication pearls. Some musings…
🧵
1/n

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

All. The. Time.

[Matthew Tyler @PalliDad]

Almost every week I meet a patient moving from hospital to nursing home w/ plans to pursue low benefit rehab

Not because of personal choice

Because Medicare will cover their nursing home expenses if they do rehab but not if they elect hospice

Can we please do better?

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@GordonRamsay wild mushrooms from the farmer’s market and a little masterclass lesson.

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@GordonRamsay what’s my grade on this from masterclass?

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@UTGeripal @UTHealthHouston

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Self-care should be a priority in healthcare, so today we went to park and enjoyed a moment of child play in the middle of the day. #utgeripal

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Self-care should be a priority in healthcare, so today we went to park and enjoyed a moment of child play in the middle of the day. #utgeripal

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

So exciting to see this idea come to fruition. Looking forward to collaboration with all of you. #UTGeripal

[UT Southwestern Palliative Care @UTSWPalliative]

We are proud to join the #hapc programs of @UTGeripal, @UTHealthSA, @DellMedSchool, and @UTRGV on this incredible journey! #hpmClassOf22 #PalliativeCare

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Looking forward to a great year! Welcome

[UTHealth GeriPal @UTGeripal]

Welcome Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Fellows class of 2021-2022! Here’s to a fun year! 😎🥳😁 #geriatrics #hpm #MedEd #Day1

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

Terrible idea. Harm coming. Patient safety should be priority. Finanancial toxicity is a huge concern.

[Rex Paulino @RexPaulinoMD]

TLDR:
- #Aducanumab is too expensive ($56,000/yr)
- fear of ALZ >>> cost = emphasize healthcare disparities
- resources of the system will get overwhelmed
- trust in the FDA is at stake
- disapproval would have been the correct decision
https://t.co/bQxkTVQhT9

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

As a woman physician I choose to see the joy in practicing medicine more than the darkness in the mysoginy of our society.

[Ana Leech, MD @analeech3]

@UTHealth @DrHollyHolmes you are famous now!

[UTHealth Houston @UTHealthHouston]

On #NationalDoctorsDay and every day, we thank those who have dedicated their careers to excellence in health education, research, and patient care. We are grateful for your tremendous service to our communities. #ManyFacesOfUTHealth #HappyNationalDoctorsDay #DoctorsDay2021