June 2015 – AAHPM Blog

Lori Earnshaw, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

June 24, 2015 by AAHPM

This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Lori Earnshaw, MD, was selected based on her involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, and mentoring of students or residents. The honoree was then asked who inspired her over the course of … Read moreLori Earnshaw, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

Jeff Klick, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

June 17, 2015 by AAHPM

This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Jeff Klick, MD, was selected based on his involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, and mentoring of students or residents. The honoree was then asked who inspired him over the course of … Read moreJeff Klick, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

Highlights of the June Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

June 17, 2015 by AAHPM

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Promoting Evidence in Practice Acknowledging the Person in the Clinical Encounter: Whole Person Care for Patients and Clinicians Alike. Commentary on Chochinov et al. Christina M. Puchalski and Najmeh Jafari Original Articles Eliciting Personhood Within Clinical Practice: Effects on Patients, Families … Read moreHighlights of the June Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Chicago-bound? What to Do and Where to Eat

June 16, 2015February 24, 2020 by AAHPM

Are you heading to Chicago to join AAHPM for the Summer Institute? Need ideas on what to do while you are here? Find out what locals have suggested below: Attend the Chicago Air & Water Show, August 15-16 for the largest free admission air and water exhibition of its kind in the US. The show … Read moreChicago-bound? What to Do and Where to Eat

Are You a Leader or a Jerk?

June 15, 2015 by AAHPM

My Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chris Hughes, and I have been discussing leadership and communication, as we promote the development of effective behavior in ourselves and in our staff. During a recent chat about one tome on the subject, “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Dr. Hughes succinctly summarized … Read moreAre You a Leader or a Jerk?

Kate Lally, MD FACP – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

June 10, 2015 by AAHPM

This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Kate Lally, MD FACP, was selected based on her involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, and mentoring of students or residents. The honoree was then asked who inspired her over the course … Read moreKate Lally, MD FACP – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

Arif Kamal, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

June 3, 2015 by AAHPM

This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Arif Kamal, MD, was selected based on his involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, and mentoring of students or residents. The honoree was then asked who inspired him over the course of … Read moreArif Kamal, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

ICD-10 Program Focusing on Hospice and Palliative Care

June 1, 2015 by AAHPM

Dear Education Colleagues, Are you familiar with all the ICD-10 changes coming your way? Are you certain exactly where to find morphology codes? What has the 8-week rule regarding initial and subsequent MIs changed to? How does laterality effect your coding? How will you correctly code for symptom treatment? What about the management of terminal … Read moreICD-10 Program Focusing on Hospice and Palliative Care