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A hug can be so powerful.

Process and protocols are made to be broken, experimented with and tweaked for a better tomorrow. #failfast #failureispartofsuccess #experiment #toleratefailure

Just goes to prove that there are still lots of things that are beyond human knowledge.

#LoveIsSuperPowerful 1) Love ❤️ is magical and super powerful. It can apply to business context. 2) Following rules is not always the best solution. Critical thinking is important to solve problems.

“New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Life and Death” – Online – Thursday, December 28, 2023 (2 pm – 3:30 pm central time) This program will provide information on the annual tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions when people reflect on the year that’s passed and look to the year ahead. We will examine the ritual of making changes for a better life, and death. Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to: ∙ Identify the historical significance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. ∙ Identify the rituals, traditions, and practices of New Year celebrations among various cultures and beliefs. ∙ Recognize the resolutions that can benefit people of different backgrounds, both before and after a serious diagnosis. ∙ Recognize the role of death doulas, care teams, loved ones, and professionals when supporting clients who would benefit from these resolutions. ∙ Identify the ways they can reflect on their lives and use that awareness to improve their future. You’ll get 1.5 CEUs through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois. I’d also welcome caregivers, patients, and curious participants. Please join us! Each session also includes an “Ask a Doula” Q&A at the end where I’ll answer all your questions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAZRU5vw

While on my vacation, my grandma was admitted to the hospital for a coordinated strategy of care. When it comes to advocacy, I have no mercy. I’m kind, but not nice if we don’t feel seen or safe. Many Black women are dying when admitted to the hospital or minimized when they share about pain. This time last year, her right leg was amp*tated. She’s so damn resilient and a prayer warrior. The problem: an infection for six months. Tried so many different interventions. An order for a MRI was a battle. Found a fracture in a bone. Infection isn’t spreading. All lab work is stable. She’s growing impatient. I am too and it’s exhausting. No family visits, but from a friend. Decided to move to another hospital. The providers weren’t on the same page. In Portugal, I was on the phone at all hours. I planned for these calls, but grew really angry. I chose not to come home early for many reasons. Many may not understand this and pass judgement. As a POA, I cannot live my life on pause or with fears. Surgery is scheduled for today. My work schedule has been cleared. Being equipped to advocate for others is a gift. With every door, use your gift wisely. The goal is without burning out. P.S. Do you only empathize (attempt to understand someone’s feelings) or create an environment that behaves with empathy?

💖 Hooray, it's Valentine's Day! We wish you a day filled with love and laughter (and chocolate). 👩❤️👨 We also want to use this day as a reminder of the importance of caring for our hearts—both emotionally and physically. 🤔 We're not sure if we can help with the former, but we can definitely help with the latter. 🎉 Here's to staying heart-healthy and spreading the love! 🔍 Explore how our Cardiology Flows empower healthcare professionals and patients alike, enabling cardiac monitoring insights that drive better care. : https://lnkd.in/exYv5n9f #ValentinesDay #HeartHealth #RemotePatientMonitoring

For those spending Thanksgiving in a hospital, dealing with loss or heartbreak, or caring for an ill family member, my latest blog delves into this topic. Know that our hearts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. https://lnkd.in/g45j58ih

During a discussion with a patient with terminal illness, we touched on a topic about resuscitation and dying with dignity because the patient really wanted to talk about this subject. The daughter was very disturbed by this subject and kept on trying to move the topic away. At some point, her comments included "Why must we talk about this? Doctors are bound to do it anyway," and "He won't be conscious any more. Why does it matter if it has little value. It won't cause pain". Dear people, resuscitation was not designed to combat the natural process of dying and doctors are not obliged to perform it when death is inevitable, no matter how you ask for it. The code of conduct is clear about allowing someone to die with dignity without the need to provide measures that are futile. Performing such measures on a patient with terminal illness is not a duty of a doctor. Our duty is to do no harm. There's no medicolegal concerns in this no matter how you asked for it. For healthcare professionals, stop providing it just because people request for it. That's why this thinking exists. Spend time to talk about terminal illness and giving understanding and awareness of the process of death and dying. That is the first step to correct decades of misconceptions and ignorance due to media misportrayal and poor communication.

This week’s blog post captures the story of how palliative care can hold end of life rituals sacred for patients. https://lnkd.in/epcuzt65