Movie Review of “End Game”
Guest post by medical student Barry Bryant. The original article can be found on Closler.org. “End Game” is an Oscar-nominated short documentary directed by Rob… Read More »Movie Review of “End Game”
Palliative Care
Discovering Medicine Through Filmmaking
The power of photons is amazing. In fact, every day, photons are trapped with sensors and converted to matrices of millions of numbers. By rearranging… Read More »Discovering Medicine Through Filmmaking
Seeing Clearer but Not Farther: Disease Through the Eyes of a Young Medical Student
The day after my cardiology exam, my grandfather had a heart attack. Heart attack — what a terrifying phrase. The heart transcends normal anatomical description.… Read More »Seeing Clearer but Not Farther: Disease Through the Eyes of a Young Medical Student
End-of-Life Discussion: An Integral Component of Patient Care
Next year, Medicare plans to begin reimbursing doctors for end-of-life discussions. This development highlights the vital role doctors play in these discussions and the importance… Read More »End-of-Life Discussion: An Integral Component of Patient Care
Research Addresses Different Needs for Critically, Terminally Ill
Before I came to medical school, I had a very simple understanding of the components of patient care. In my mind, all patients had the… Read More »Research Addresses Different Needs for Critically, Terminally Ill