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Apr 21, 20226 min read

What keeps you up at night?

What do you fear? In your quiet moments. In ancient Rome, when the conquering generals would return to Rome following their victory in...

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Dec 27, 20214 min read

Like Rats in a Cage, Are We Witnessing the Collapse of the Healthcare System?

A classic laboratory experiment involving rodents goes something like this. These smart little caged rats quickly figure out if they...

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Oct 20, 20214 min read

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...

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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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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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Jul 10, 20203 min read

Shift the Odds, Win the Game

Battling a virus is not a game. Do you want to play the numbers and bet your life on that?

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Sep 21, 20193 min read

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...

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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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