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GeriPal - A Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Podcast

Alex Smith, Eric Widera
Palliative Care
Dementia
COPD
Dysphagia
Suffering
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Thickened Liquids
Alzheimer's Disease
JAMA
Length Of Stay
Swallowing Function
Aging
Interstitial Lung Disease
Heart Failure
Healthcare Research
Inpatient Consultations
Falls
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson's Disease
Physiologic Reserve

A geriatrics and palliative medicine podcast for every health care professional. Two UCSF doctors, Eric Widera and Alex Smith, invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn, and maybe sing along. CME and MOC... more

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Last month, the "Billing Boys"—Chris Jones and Phil Rodgers—joined the GeriPal podcast to demystify medical billing and coding in palliative care. This month, we're back with part two, shifting the focus to geriatrics. While billing and coding may n... more

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I'm going to begin with a wonderful quote from a recent editorial in Bioethics by our guests Parker Crutchfield & Jason Wasserman. This quote illustrates the tension between the widely held view in bioethics that slow codes are unethical, and the com... more

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This is the second GeriPal podcast we've recorded live using this format, see this link to our prior podcast at the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) meeting in Philadelphia. Also look for our upcoming podcast recorded live from the São Paulo... more

Eric and I had the pleasure of doing a GeriPal Live! Podcast as the closing keynote for the recent Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) National Assembly in Philadelphia PA.

For this podcast, we invited 3 guests to each select an article of int... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Hollmann
Geriatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Brown Medicine
Brown Medicine
Episode: Medical Billing and Coding in Geriatrics: Peter Hollmann, Ken Koncilja, and Audrey Chun
Ken Koncilja
Geriatrician at the Cleveland Clinic and graduate of UCSF's Geriatrics Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: Medical Billing and Coding in Geriatrics: Peter Hollmann, Ken Koncilja, and Audrey Chun
Audrey Chun
Geriatrician and Vice Chair of Outpatient Care in the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Episode: Medical Billing and Coding in Geriatrics: Peter Hollmann, Ken Koncilja, and Audrey Chun
Karen Bullock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, faculty at Boston College and Dana-Farber
Boston College, Dana-Farber
Episode: GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Karen Bullock, Kim Curseen, Matt Gonzales
Kim Curseen
Outpatient Palliative Care Provider at Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare
Episode: GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Karen Bullock, Kim Curseen, Matt Gonzales
Matt Gonzalez
Chief Medical Officer for the Institute for Human Caring
Providence
Episode: GeriPal Live! at CAPC: Karen Bullock, Kim Curseen, Matt Gonzales
Houman Javedan
Geriatrician and Director of Inpatient Geriatric Medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Pre-Operative Geri Assessment: Vicky Tang and Houman Javedan
Vicky Tang
Geriatrician, researcher, and coach, Roy M and Phyllis Gough Huffington Chair in Gerontology at the University of Texas Houston
University of Texas Houston
Episode: Pre-Operative Geri Assessment: Vicky Tang and Houman Javedan
Karen Steinhauser
Professor of Population Health Sciences and Medicine at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: What Makes a Good Death? Karen Steinhauser, Rasa Mikelyte, Edison Vidal

Hosts

Eric Widera
Co-host with a focus on geriatrics and palliative medicine, involved in educational initiatives and research.
Alex Smith
Co-host and expert in palliative medicine, contributing to discussions on research and evolving practices in healthcare.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
  • Commute inspo✨

    I started listening to GeriPal regularly as a way to get in an inspired mindset during the commute to my job as a hospital PC social worker. My mom was a nurse practitioner in home based primary care at the VA and she started listening too. We had such great conversations about her work that I never would have heard, and it allowed her to be a mentor as well as a mom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BA4774AB
    United States5 months ago
  • Didn’t appreciative…

    …the constant laughing and giggling by the hosts! Not topics that lend well to tee hee and ha ha’ing! In poor taste! No thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    FNOMINL
    United States7 months ago
  • Very important topics, fantastic questions and guests

    Just listened to the Anti-Asian Hate episode and highly recommend! As a public health professional, I found the host did a great job balancing the complexities of the important topic by asking great questions to each of the expert guests, blending scientific data, heart, and health/wellbeing with a side of musical talent. It was ✨dynamite✨.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ying2z
    United Statesa year ago
  • Staying in the loop

    I’m a UCSF alumnus, and now I live and work in rural Oregon. Providing up to date geriatric and palliative care can present challenges in my community due to a lack of understanding about the “mission” of these specialty areas. Listening to this podcast helps me feel connected to experts and innovators in this field, and helps me stay focused on what matters. I love the conversational yet scientific reporting style. It feels like I’m part of a loving club of nerdy-smart clinicians. Thank you fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nellyda A.
    United States2 years ago
  • Great info, fun to listen

    I love this podcast. Eric and Alex (and frequent guest cohosts) offer up-to-date and engaging information about hot topics in geriatrics and palliative care in a way that is fun to listen to. They have a really diverse group of guests and do a nice job with the interview. This is a great, easy way to stay informed! Definitely recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The OGG
    United States2 years ago

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The blend of humor and education makes the content accessible and enjoyable, fostering a sense of community among healthcare professionals.
Some listeners express a desire for less emphasis on music segments and a more straightforward presentation style.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions around complex topics in geriatrics and palliative care.

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GeriPal Live! at NPCRC Foley Retreat: Dio Kavalieratos, Prasanna Ananth, Alexi Wright
Q: Dio, how do you think about that tightrope from your perspective as a palliative care provider?
Dio responds that he is a scientist, not a palliative care provider, and reflects on the balance of being provocative without being fired.
GeriPal Live! at NPCRC Foley Retreat: Dio Kavalieratos, Prasanna Ananth, Alexi Wright
Q: Prasanna, why don't you go first?
Prasanna introduces himself as a Pediatric Oncologist at Yale.
Do Dementia Care Management Programs Work? A Podcast with David Reuben and Greg Sachs
Q: What were you hoping to change with your intervention?
We had a primary outcome of reducing neurobehavioral symptoms in people living with dementia as well as reducing caregiver strain.
Do Dementia Care Management Programs Work? A Podcast with David Reuben and Greg Sachs
Q: How did you get interested in comprehensive dementia care management?
I grew up watching my grandmother die from dementia, receiving very poor care, and this motivated me to focus on improving care for dementia patients and their families.
What instead? Alternatives to Beers: Todd Semla and Mike Steinman
Q: What should we do about long-term prescription of PPIs?
Assess the necessity; they should not be used indefinitely without a clear indication and consideration of tapering off if appropriate.

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What is GeriPal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focuses on geriatrics and palliative medicine, providing insights into critical issues affecting healthcare for older adults. Emphasizing topics such as medical billing, dementia care management, patient-centered approaches to care, and the integration of art into medical education, it engages with experts from various fields. The conversational and often humorous style, along with entertaining musical segments, aims to make complex topics accessible and enjoyable for healthcare professionals working with geriatric populations. With topics covering both theoretical and practical aspects of care, this podcast is likely to appeal to those in the medical community looking to stay informed and inspired about current trends and best practices in... more

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Recent guests on GeriPal include:

1. Peter Hollmann
2. Ken Koncilja
3. Audrey Chun
4. Karen Bullock
5. Kim Curseen
6. Matt Gonzalez
7. Houman Javedan
8. Vicky Tang

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