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May 7, 20211 min read

ED Talk: 'What is life about?' and Other Make-You-Think Questions/Answers

I was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...

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Mar 23, 20213 min read

Life after COVID (Spoiler alert: not much different) but Medical Care Is Changed Forever

Our nightmare of death and misery is over a year old now. We live with spikes and plateaus, shots and deniers, masks and distancing,...

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Feb 15, 20213 min read

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...

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Dec 10, 20201 min read

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...

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Nov 20, 20200 min read

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

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Jun 22, 20203 min read

The COVID-19 Long Haulers—What Can We Learn?

The naysayers and disbelievers don’t understand the short- and long-term fate of individuals who become ill with COVID and survive.

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May 11, 20205 min read

“Your mother is very sick.” What to do when the doctors have “that talk” with you

We are not deciding who lives or dies. We are deciding what is the best course of treatment for the patient.

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Apr 18, 20204 min read

No One Should Die Alone

Today, dying alone is a reality for patients in the hospital with COVID-19.

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Sep 4, 20183 min read

"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...

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