The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast
As one of just 80 U.S. surgeons currently board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Red created The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast to showcase the founders and the leaders of the surgical palliative care movement. Tune in to hear more about the rich history of the profession, to stay up to date on the latest research and to learn how to integrate palliative care into your practice. Hosted by Dr. Red and a variety of co-hosts, The Surgical Palliative Care Podcast aims to educate, foster community and provide mentorship to all those interested in making certain that all surgical and trauma patients receive the excellent treatment they deserve.
Episode 2: Dr. Robert Milch: Surgical Palliative Care Pioneer
Join host Dr. Red Hoffman as she interviews Dr. Robert Milch, one of the pioneers of the Surgical Palliative Care movement. Bob discusses the early days of the American College of Surgeon's Surgical Palliative Care Task Force, his career with Hospice Buffalo and what he learned through helping to set up hospice programs throughout the world. He also shares how some of the giants of surgery, including Dr. Olga Johannson and Dr. James Cameron, were early supporters of the surgical palliative care movement. Finally, he reminds us of the importance of taking the time to both read and reflect as we work with critically ill and dying patients.
Books mentioned in this episode:
- Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery by Richard Selzer, MD
- How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter by Sherwin Nuland, MD
- Intoxicated by My Illness and Other Writings on Life and Death by Anatole Broyard
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