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
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?
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
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
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
This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Amy Frieman, 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 moreAmy Frieman, MD – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40
This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Robert Crook, MD FACP, 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 … Read moreRobert Crook, MD FACP – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40
Highlights of the May Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Promoting Evidence in Practice Octreotide for Malignant Bowel Obstruction: Commentary on Currow et al. Sebastiano Mercadante Original Articles Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial of Octreotide in Malignant Bowel Obstruction … Read moreHighlights of the May Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Laura Gelfman, MD, MPH, 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 moreLaura Gelfman, MD, MPH – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40
This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Hunter Groninger, MD FAAHPM, 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 … Read moreHunter Groninger, MD FAAHPM – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40