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
Improving Serious Illness Communication By Developing Formulations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:53
Clinical formulations, something that few of us outside of mental health providers know about, but are critical in improving communication skills, especially around serious illness. Learn about them from our special gues…
Cranberries and Urinary Tract Infections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we are having an episode dedicated to the humble cranberry. We discuss the use of cranberries to preventing urinary tract infections with Dr. Manisha Juthani-Mehta. In addition to hearing a…
Hallelujah: Integrating Primary Palliative Care In The ICU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:36
There are a lot of ways one can imagine on how to integrate palliative care into the intensive care unit (ICU). Today, we talk with ICU doctor and researcher, Bill Ehlenback, about his recent study of a proactive palliat…
Sweet Little Lies: When Is It Ok To Lie To Patients? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:29
Truth telling is an ethical pillar of medicine. But, are there instances when it is ever ok to lie? In this episode of the GeriPal podcast we explore the use of deception and lies in modern healthcare, including those sw…
Bed Alarms and why Not to Use Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:13
This is the first of the GeriPal podcasts focused on all things geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care.