Dr. EdDec 19, 20213 minDo I have to draw you a picture?The virus variants affect us all, and our lives hang in the balance Growing up in the murky world of thoroughbred racing on the East...
Dr. EdOct 20, 20214 minDying: You Have One Chance to Get It RightFirst, some numbers. In 1962, 71% of women ages 15 to 44 married. By 2019 this number was down to 42%. In 1962, 5% of women ages 30 to 34...
Dr. EdJul 8, 20214 minPicnic Table WisdomWhat can you do now to avoid the bitterness that can divide a family for generations? As we slowly emerge from the fog of COVID-19, the...
Dr. EdMay 7, 20211 minED Talk: 'What is life about?' and Other Make-You-Think Questions/AnswersI was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...
Dr. EdFeb 15, 20213 minWhen It Comes to Predicting Death, Doctors Have a New, Reliable ToolIn the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...
Dr. EdJul 10, 20203 minShift the Odds, Win the GameBattling a virus is not a game. Do you want to play the numbers and bet your life on that?
Dr. Edward CreaganMay 11, 20205 min“Your mother is very sick.” What to do when the doctors have “that talk” with youWe are not deciding who lives or dies. We are deciding what is the best course of treatment for the patient.
Dr. Edward CreaganApr 30, 20204 minWho speaks for you when you are gravely ill? You can (if you do this first)Who speaks for you when you become seriously ill?
Dr. Edward CreaganApr 18, 20204 minNo One Should Die AloneToday, dying alone is a reality for patients in the hospital with COVID-19.
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 21, 20193 minThe Short Goodbye: How to Visit a Patient in HospiceWe all know etiquette for weddings, and I have written about etiquette at funerals and for visiting patients in the hospital. But no one...
Dr. Edward CreaganJun 25, 20193 minWhat to Say (and What NOT to Say) at a FuneralWhat to Say (and What NOT to Say) at a Funeral
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 17, 20183 minWhat Happens When the Family Cannot Agree The family gathered around the bedside should be a time of peace and forgiveness, not a forum for squabbling and disagreement. Consider...
Dr. Edward CreaganSep 4, 20183 min"Doc, How Long Do I Have to Live?"The often-asked question for many of my patients and their families toward the end of life goes something like this: “Okay, Doc, how long...