Strategic proposals to tackle big problems often die of defeatism. Talking with Chris Comeaux about the crisis in US hospice care was a dose of optimism. He understands that defeatism is self-fulfilling.
We can do this!
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Posts by Ira Byock
From USA Today
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How cool is this?!
Ready for download! This thoughtful piece by Dr Byock @irabyock.bsky.social describes a way forward for #hospice and #palliative care. #hpm #meded
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Hospice & palliative Care are at a crossroads. Uneven quality and corporate greed threaten its future. We can’t look away — we need a four-part strategic path forward. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthPolicy 🔗https://rb.gy/lk5jww
The hills are alive with the sound of music!
The hills that border our neighborhood here in Missoula are currently resplendent with wildflowers - especially the Arrowleaf Balsams. It’s also a banner year for Meadowlarks. The hills are alive with the sound of music.
it's true...
It's at once wonderful and odd to think that I've been leaning into hospice and palliative care since the late 1970s.
The saying “90% of life is showing up” rings true. I’ve found that the other 10% involves arriving with good intentions.
Holidays gatherings are often joyous, but let’s face it, sometimes conversations with relatives and friends can be fraught.
Remember, you can only take care of your side of any relationship.
It's great to be here! Bluesky is a breath of fresh air.