#33: Surgical Palliative Care with Dr. Red Hoffman

#33: Surgical Palliative Care with Dr. Red Hoffman

Author: Doctor Podcast Network August 19, 2021 Duration: 1:00:18

When you think of Palliative Care, do you ever think of surgeons being involved? Imagine if we told you that they were the “founders” of the palliative care concept! Not only that, but they bring a unique approach to caring for patients along with the growing field in Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Our guest this week is Dr. Red Hoffman, who specializes in integrative palliative medicine and hospice. Initially trained as a naturopath and yoga teacher, Dr Red has practiced a unique blend of trauma surgery and palliative care and is additionally trained in surgical critical care. Her passion for Palliative Care has led to the creation of her podcast, The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast, and also co-founding the Surgical Palliative Care Society.

Dr. Red’s passion for her patients and families is infectious! She has thrown her entire heart and mind into her career. You will learn so much from her and her unique background in holistic medicine to her journey into traditional Medicine. She writes and speaks extensively on how to integrate palliative medicine into the care of all surgical and trauma patients.

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Disclaimer

All opinions expressed by the guest in this episode are solely the guest's opinions and do not reflect the opinions of May or Tim Hindmarsh MD or BS Free MD, LLC  or any affiliates thereof. The guest's opinions are based upon information they consider reliable, but May and Tim HIndmarsh, MD, BS Free MD  LLC, nor any affiliates thereof warrant its completeness or accuracy. The guest, May and Tim HIndmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.

Links:

All about Dr. Red:

Website: Dr. Melissa “Red” Hoffman: https://redhoffmanmd.com/

Podcast: The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast: https://redhoffmanmd.com/podcast/

Surgical Palliative Care Society: https://spcsociety.org/

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LocumStory.com: https://locumstory.com/

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