In this episode of the Dr. Informed podcast, the topic of discussion is death and dying, and how to involve patients in DNACPR decisions.
The panel discuss the importance of doctors having discussions with patients about end-of-life care as a way of creating the best possible death for patients. The conversation also touches on the challenges that doctors m ... Show More
Dec 29
Christmas 2025 - neologisms, longevity and unexpected research
It’s time for 2025’s festive fun! Practicing medicine can be a very visceral experience - and the English language can’t always adequately capture the sights, sounds, smells. So Matt Morgan, intensivist and BMJ columnist, is creating medical neologisms, and joins us to share a fe ... Show More
53m 51s
Mar 2024
Advice and Support for Cancer Caregivers
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Allison Applebaum, founder of the Caregivers Clinic at MSK, about the need to support cancer caregivers. She shares her own experience with her father and offers practical advice on navigating the healthcare system. This ep ... Show More
22m 33s
Sep 2023
Hope For The Best, Plan For The Rest: Innovations in End-of-Life Care with Dr. Sammy
In this episode, the guys are honoured to join Dr. Sammy! A distinguished medical professional with a wealth of experience and a passion for palliative care reform. Dr. Sammy, a McMaster University Medical School graduate, holds a remarkable record of accomplishment. With a backg ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2024
Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer Guideline Update
Dr. Debra Lundquist, PhD, RN and Dr. Arun Ghoshal, MD, MBBS discuss the new update to the palliative care for patients with cancer guideline developed by an interdisciplinary Expert Panel. They share the key updated recommendations on the most effective palliative care interventi ... Show More
20m 30s
Nov 2023
Solutions and Key Research to Advance High-Quality Cancer Care
<p><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black; background: white;"> Drs. Cardinale Smith and Raymond Osarogiagbon discuss key research featured at the 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, including the role of AI in qual ... Show More
17m 41s
<p>In this episode, hosts Drs. <a href='https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/jennifer-a-lee'>Jennifer Lee </a>and <a href='https://twitter.com/temarahajjat'>Temara Hajjat</a> talk to Dr. <a href='https://profiles.ucsf.edu/sabina.ali'>Sabina Ali</a> about hea ... Show More
