Tag / end-of-life care
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Communicating Health Barriers and Solutions to Decision Paralysis and Confirmation Bias
Decision paralysis and confirmation bias can present major barriers to effective communication in healthcare. Odessa Sawyer, MSW, Program Coordinator at the Center, describes how these barriers work and how partnerships with community organizations can alleviate many of these barriers. The Center for Practical Bioethics.
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Screening Bioethics
Screening Bioethics is a webinar series exploring bioethics topics in popular media with hosts Kayhan Parsi, JD, PhD, and Nanette Elster, JD, MPH. In the first episode they will examine the HBO Max’s, The Pitt, with emphasis on portrayal of bioethics issues, with particular attention to neurodiversity, end-of-life care, and access. This 30-minute exploration will be followed by a 15-minute Q & A. The Center for Practical Bioethics.
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Myra Christopher
Myra J. Christopher Founding President and CEO of the Center for Practical Bioethics Myra Christopher was President and CEO of the Center from its inception in 1985 through December 2011, when she became the Kathleen M. Foley Chair for Pain and Palliative Care and served as Director of the PAINS Project (Pain Action Alliance… -
Richard Payne
Richard Payne, MD August 24, 1951 – January 3, 2019 Our colleague and friend, Dr. Richard Payne, 67 – internationally recognized expert in neurology, oncology, pain management, palliative care and bioethics – died January 3 from complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis. “Do You Know My Richie?” Richard’s association with the Center for…
