Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD

Professor of Pediatrics. Chief, Division of Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine @ucsfchildrens President IASP’s @ChildPainSIG (opinions my own)

[Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD @NoNeedlessPain]

This is my 5,518th (& last) tweet #RIPTwitter

Since @elonmusk decided to allow right-wing trolls & culture warriors (banned for hateful views, false election/conspiracy theories, harassment) to rejoin @Twitter - I shall leave!

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://t.co/aRpvOWXlip

[Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD @NoNeedlessPain]

@AberdeenEpi SFO !

[Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD @NoNeedlessPain]

Of course there is a Yoga Room.

What airport am I at?

[Madalena von Hafe @madavonhafe]

One of the greatest exercises I did this week. Role-playing with difficult real life scenarios. #omi #palliativecare #medicaleducation @WolfePPC

[Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD @NoNeedlessPain]

En route to Salzburg!

#EPECpeds developed into most comprehensive #PedsPC curriculum worldwide.

Since 2012 Education in Palliative and End-of-life Care (EPEC) Pediatrics held 29 conferences & trained 1,774 clinicians from 114 countries/territories!

https://t.co/IaPAR48HVS

[Benyó Gábor @BenyoGabor]

@justinnbaker @StJudeResearch @StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @WolfePPC @Joe_kh Best Team ever!

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Chief Qola bear 🐨 on stage again!

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Case presentations, or how to learn best from each other’s experience 🤩

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Justin Baker @justinnbaker]

@Joe_kh @Balsam_LCPC @StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Pain? No pain? Pain? No pain? Evaluation is not always simple!

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Communicating with severely ill adolescents - learning through role playing!

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

We can definitely hear Uli stressing: Pain has TERRIBLE impact on daily life! Ask about pain consequences !

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

The Pediatric Palliative Care Spirit Animal looking upon us.

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Collaboration in teams - effective ways of working together as shown by Dr Joanne Wolfe.

Diverse teams outperform homogeneous teams!

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Team work! Zooming in…

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

Day 5 starts with an important reminder: every single decision we take depends on the GOALS OF CARE. In what bucket is your patient ?

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Madalena von Hafe @madavonhafe]

No Needless Pain for our kids ! Being in the hospital is so frightening, please be gentle. Use a magic glove, but don’t forget the lidocaine cream 😅 @NoNeedlessPain #omi #palliativecare #salzburg

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

What a perfect way to end an incredible experience and a fantastic course!
@NoNeedlessPain, thank you, but let me take over now 😉

#OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Joe el Khoury, MD, MPH @Joe_kh]

So what’s the best decision to make for a patient?

IT DEPENDS…

… on the Goals of Care!

31 participants, 7 faculties, 25 countries!
#goc #OMI #EPEC #Pediatrics #medicine #globaleducation #palliativeCare #PedPC @Balsam_LCPC
@StacyRemke @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker @WolfePPC

[Madalena von Hafe @madavonhafe]

Learning with the best is always so inspiring. What an amazing experience.
Looking forward to learn more about PPC with you all in the future. The smiles say everything ! Thank you!! #omi #PalliativeCare #salzburg #EPEC @Joe_kh @WolfePPC @NoNeedlessPain @justinnbaker