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Time for a master class in pruritus! #hapc21 
Thanks to pruritus presenters @AMehtaMD, @mlmcpherson, Eric Prommer, Mellar Davis, Kathryn Walker. #hapc21
Pruritus definition: Note that chronic pruritus is itching that lasts 6 weeks or longer (this is different than chronic pain). #hapc21
Next talk at #hapc21! Controlling the dyspnea-anxiety cycle.
Remember that dyspnea is very common. Not just in COPD but in other diagnoses, and not just in hospice patients but in the ICU and other settings as well. #hapc21
The complicated and vicious cycle of breathlessness. #hapc21
Diving into a difficult topic at #hapc21. Dr. Horowitz is starting with his mother, who had dementia and was considering voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED).
Key points about the key clinical considerations around VSED: note that life should be unacceptable and IRREVERSIBLY difficult. This can't be an impulsive decision. #hapc21.
Psychiatric considerations are important too. There is an important difference between the wish to die vs. the wish to "not live like this" when considering VSED. #hapc21
#hapc21 day #2's plenary is starting! Thank you @questmd @RonitElk @palliator for sharing your wisdom.
You don't have to be a SEXpert to validate your patients' feelings around their sexuality!
1st take home point from #hapc21's session on "Setting SEXpectations with Patients and Families." @SexANDDeathPos @PalCareErin @CaitlynMooreNP @PCMagicMo
1st take home point from #hapc21's session on "Setting SEXpectations with Patients and Families." @SexANDDeathPos @PalCareErin @CaitlynMooreNP @PCMagicMo
Remember: sex is more than intercourse. #hapc21
The circles of sexuality. #hapc21
#hapc21 "How do we balance our personal goals and values with the benefits,limits of an organizational identity (in social media)?
When you took the job to be a palliative care doc and employed by an org, you take an oath of acting a certain way publicly. Her recs:
When you took the job to be a palliative care doc and employed by an org, you take an oath of acting a certain way publicly. Her recs:
1. Don't be anonymous.
2. Let your org know you are on Twitter and what you are doing so that no one is surprised. Let them follow along.
3. Be your authentic self.
4. Make rules for yourself so as not to diminish your authentic self. (ie don't tweet after a glass of wine)
2. Let your org know you are on Twitter and what you are doing so that no one is surprised. Let them follow along.
3. Be your authentic self.
4. Make rules for yourself so as not to diminish your authentic self. (ie don't tweet after a glass of wine)
Openness, transparency, accountability should always be part of your online footprint.
@wendysueswanson #hapc21 #pedpc #medtwitter
@wendysueswanson #hapc21 #pedpc #medtwitter
