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Gabapentinoids – Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Tasce Bongiovanni, Donovan Maust and Nisha Iyer

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In 2002, 1% of adults were taking gabapentinoids (gabapentin and or pregabalin). J Am Geriatr Soc. Donovan Maust is a geriatric psychiatrist and health services researcher at the University of Michigan. Summary Transcript Summary Gabapentin is the 10th most prescribed drug in the United States and use is increasing.

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Palliative Care in India: M.R. Rajagopal

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Rajagopal (goes by “Raj”), one of the pioneers of palliative care in India. Raj is an anesthesiologist turned palliative care doctor. He is also author of the book, “ Walk with the Weary: Lessons in Humanity in Health Care ,” and was featured in this Atlantic article. Social pain and loneliness. Community-based palliative care networks .

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Social Workers as Leaders on Palliative Care Teams: A Podcast with Barbara Jones

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Summary Transcript Summary. In day-to-day practice, It’s hard to imagine providing excellent hospice or palliative care services without access to a team social worker. But are we really taking full advantage of ALL social workers have to offer our field? by: Anne Kelly, LCSW, APHSW-C. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Barbara: Yay.

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How to discuss stopping screening: Mara Schonberg

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So when I got to a residency and at that point I was in residency 1999 to 2002 and we were being taught to screen everyone no matter what. The post How to discuss stopping screening: Mara Schonberg appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. Is it okay if we talk about this now?