Such a fun conversation on @geripal.bsky.social. To learn more about the work, Alexis Drutchas, Rachel Rusch, and I are doing check out pallstoryexchange.com!

The Palliative Story Exchange

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Eric Widera, MD@ewidera.bsky.social · 2y ago

We talk to the founders of the Nocturnists and the Palliative Story Exchange about the role of stories in healing medical professionals in this weeks podcast. #medsky #palliativecare geripal.org/stories-we-t...

Today we discuss using Storytelling as a way for Clinicians to Share Stories with each other in small groups to heal & foster a sense of belonging. Guests Ricky Leiter, Alexis Drutchas, & Emily Silverman. Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp336 - hosted by Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera

Coping with Serious Illness can sometimes appear unhealthy (denial, substance use, humor, etc..) How should we approach this? Should we re-think our good/bad stance? Guests Danielle Chammas and Amanda Moment. Episode bit.ly/GeriPalEp335 - hosted by Drs. Alex Smith and Eric Widera

I gave a palliative care talk to our UCSF IM interns this afternoon on “symptom management.” I asked what symptoms they want to cover. The first request was “existential distress and suffering.” I paused to collect my thoughts, which mainly was “damn, this new generation of physicians are good.”

As my intro to @bsky.app I thought that @bestofdyingtwit.bsky.social was an account aimed at HAPC folks…🤦‍♂️🤓 @ehahnmd.bsky.social @ctsinclair.bsky.social @harryhan08.bsky.social @ewidera.bsky.social @drjrubenstein.bsky.social @pallidad.bsky.social @pallipsych.bsky.social @hollyby.bsky.social