GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast

GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast

Author: Alex Smith, Eric Widera Language: English Episodes: 399
Hosted by UCSF physicians Alex Smith and Eric Widera, GeriPal-A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast creates a vital space for conversation at the intersection of aging and serious illness care. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a dynamic dialogue where Eric and Alex bring on leading experts to unpack the complexities of geriatric and palliative medicine. They delve into the latest research that should change practice, tackle the ethical dilemmas that provoke debate, and explore the nuanced clinical challenges that professionals face daily. The tone is engaging and often surprisingly lighthearted, with moments of humor and even the occasional song, making profound topics more accessible. Whether you're a clinician, nurse, social worker, or any professional dedicated to this field, this podcast offers a blend of evidence-based insights and practical wisdom you can use. It’s a resource that acknowledges the weight of the work while fostering connection and continued learning. For those seeking formal education credits, AMA PRA Category 1 CME and MOC credit are also available through the show. Tune in to join a community committed to improving care for older adults and those with serious illness.
Episodes
Practical Advice for the End of Life: A Podcast with BJ Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:34
This week we talk with BJ Miller, hospice and palliative care physician, public speaker, and now author with Shoshana Berger of the book "A Beginner's Guide to the End." As we note on the podcast, BJ is about as close as…
Advance Care Planning before Major Surgery: A Podcast with Vicky Tang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:19
This weeks podcast is all about the intersection of geriatrics, palliative care, advanced care planning and surgery with our guest Dr. Vicky Tang. Vicky is an assistant professor and researcher here at UCSF. We talk abou…
The Future of Palliative Care: A Podcast with Diane Meier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:56
There are few names more closely associated with palliative care than Diane Meier. She is an international leader of palliative care, a MacArthur "genius" awardee, and amongst many other leadership roles, the CEO of the…
Psychedelics: Podcast with Ira Byock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
In this week's podcast, we talk with Dr. Ira Byock, a leading palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care through the end of life. Ira Byock wrote a provocative and compelling paper in the J…
Elderhood: Podcast with Louise Aronson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:19
In this week's podcast we talk with Louise Aronson MD, MFA, Professor of Geriatrics at UCSF about her new book Elderhood, available for purchase now for delivery on the release date June 11th. We are one of the first to…
Delirium: A podcast with Sharon Inouye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:07
In this week's GeriPal podcast we discuss the research into delirium with a focus on prevention. We are joined by internationally acclaimed delirium researcher Sharon Inouye, MD, MPH. Dr Inouye is Professor of Medicine a…
Language Matters: Podcast with Brian Block and Anna DeForest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:34
In this weeks GeriPal podcast we take a deeper dive into this issue of language and medicine. We are joined by guests Anna DeForest, MD, MFA, a resident in Neurology at Yale, and Brian Block, MD, a pulmonary critical car…