In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act. She goes into depth about what is required to qualify, the benefits of FMLA for employees and their families, and the elements of the paperwork that must be filed to receive this benefit.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses Death Certificates, their importance, what you need to know about having copies on hand, and much more.
This is the final installation in Dr. Bohn's discussion with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. They discuss finding meaning in the work, burnout, caring for hospice patients, and more.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses the role of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as part of the interdisciplinary hospice and palliative medical care team.
Dr. Bohn talks with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker about their role in a patient's health journey.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses tips to open the discussion of Advanced Care Planning with your loved ones. This can be a difficult subject, but it is always best to be prepared. If you or a loved one are experiencing chronic health issues, and you are looking for a way to bring up the subject of your advanced care planning, this episode might give you some tips to broach the subject without giving offense.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn continues the discussion of Frailty which was opened in the previous episode.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn opens the discussion of frailty, and how a frail patient may have exaggerated health issues due to their frail status.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn covers the Healthcare Decisions pamphlet which is available through the VA hospital system.
Today, Dr. Bohn is celebrating the 100th episode of YODO by taking you back to the basics of this channel: hospice and palliative medicine.
Discussing Syncope, how to recognize it, live with it, and help loved ones who live with Syncope.
The final part of a mini-series discussing Alzheimer's Disease.
The second part of a mini-series discussing Alzheimer's Disease.
The first part of a mini-series discussing Alzheimer's Disease.
The final episode in a mini-series discussing sentinel events.
The second in a mini-series discussing sentinel events. This episode focuses on falls.
The first in a mini-series discussing sentinel events.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses the disease process of Anorexia Cachexia, signs and symptoms of the disease, and different treatment options for patients who have been diagnosed with Anorexia Cachexia.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses treating infections in palliative and hospice patients.
In this episode, Dr. Bohn discusses the subject of grief and how patients with terminal diagnoses may approach the holiday season differently once they receive their diagnosis.
Being informed that your time is short is devastating. Managing the stress of the holidays is challenging and the added worry knowing you are Terminal increases this significantly. Patients facing the Holiday Season after being told that this will more likely than not be the last one, evokes strong emotions. Sometimes, people find a way to find joy, peace, and hope as they express their love to others. Patients that manage to navigate the powerful emotions that are common facing this type of difficult situation report an unexpected freedom. There can be a reduction in typical holiday stressors as patients are given unexpected privileges and liberties by loved ones. There are terrible days and better ones, as anticipated during this stressful time of the year. I hope if this situation is facing you or your loved one, that you find some helpful information here to lighten your burden.
