Tag Archives: California Palliative Care

What is a Doctor’s Role in Advance Care Planning? An Interview with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD: Part One

A medical doctor discusses his passion for palliative and hospice care
Posted on September 10, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds chats with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD. about his two-decade medical practice focusing on palliative and hospice care. Dr. Steinberg is the medical director of three nursing homes and Hospice by the Sea (since 1995). He currently sits on the … Continue reading →

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What is Collaborative Patient-Centered Care? An Interview with Dr. M. Grace Laurencin

A primary care physician discusses the details of patient-centered care
Posted on December 5, 2015 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds spoke with Mercedes Grace Laurencin, M.D. M.P.H. about the interpersonal, social and psychological aspects of providing primary care as a physician. Her retainer medical practice, based in Santa Cruz, California, places special emphasis on accessibility issues for elderly and … Continue reading →

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Bringing Palliative Care into the Conversation

CSU Institute for Palliative Care addresses the growing need for education and public awareness in the field
Posted on October 3, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

California State University is tackling a shortage in palliative care workers by launching the first statewide educational and workforce development initiative dedicated specifically to palliative care. With an aging population and an increase in the number of people living with … Continue reading →

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