Dr. Edward CreaganMay 115 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 304 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 184 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 writes about visitin...
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 these insights on how...
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 do I have?” This is...