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Jan 11 min

A Talk about Life and Death

Dr. Edward Creagan spent four decades at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, working as a cancer specialist and then helping to develop the...

Oct 9, 20234 min

The Headline That Jumped Off the Page

We can become numb by the relentless news cycle that can focus on the negative. But every once in a while, a brief sentence can change...

Feb 20, 20236 min

When the Time Comes: What We Can Learn from President Jimmy Carter's Hospice Decision

The recent statement from the family of President Jimmy Carter opens the door for a crucial conversation about end-of-life decisions for us.

Oct 20, 20214 min

Dying: You Have One Chance to Get It Right

First, 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...

Feb 15, 20213 min

When It Comes to Predicting Death, Doctors Have a New, Reliable Tool

In the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...

Dec 10, 20201 min

ED TALK: Should you get the COVID-19 vaccination? Mayo Clinic doctor helps you decide

During the next weeks and months, you will be asked to make an important decision. Dr. Ed, in this ED Talk, helps you decide. Take a few...

Nov 20, 20200 min

ED Talk: No One Should Die Alone, a Thanks-Giving Message

Sep 21, 20193 min

The Short Goodbye: How to Visit a Patient in Hospice

We all know etiquette for weddings, and I have written about etiquette at funerals and for visiting patients in the hospital. But no one...