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 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 CreaganApr 22, 20193 minStay Hungry, Stay Foolish—Be RealisticAs we are getting to the end of the academic year, speakers are lining up to give commencement addresses. The usual message goes something like this: “You’ve...
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...