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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival:
Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone
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Categories
Tag Archives: Hospital Care
Should Doctors Guide us through the End of Life?
Oakland doctor Jessica Nutik Zitter reveals the medical industry's misguided attitude toward death
In a recent New York Times article, Oakland doctor Jessica Nutik Zitter advocates the need for doctors to receive training not only in saving lives, but also in facilitating death. Although they are trained to respond to a “code blue,” … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged American Medicine, Hospital Care, Hospital emergency codes, Jessica Nutik Zitter, medicine, Oakland
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What Is a Palliative Care Nurse? An Interview with Judith Redwing Keyssar
Palliative care specialist opens up about health care, consultation, and end-of-life
Judith Redwing Keyssar is the Director of the Palliative Care Program at Seniors at Home, a program of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Her book, Last Acts of Kindness (2010), is a collection of her experiences being a self-described … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged End-of-life care, Hospice, Hospital Care, Hospitals, Palliative Care
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8 Factors That Determine the Top 10 Hospitals in the U.S.
My experience with the 7th top rated hospital, UCSF
Let’s start by looking at the best hospitals from the vantage point of the U.S. News and World Report. The 8 factors for ranking hospital standards are… Continue reading