How the humanities can connect us during a pandemic
Humans are no strangers to sudden outbreaks of deadly diseases. Yellow fever, smallpox, cholera, influenza, the list goes on. In times of crisis, we naturally
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Dr. Andrew Childress
When is medical care futile?
Nearly everyone has a to-do list of some kind that reflects goals that are important to them. When making choices about life-sustaining treatment (ventilators, dialysis
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‘End Game’ brings palliative care discussions to small screen
Although it failed to take home a statue at the Academy Awards, the documentary short film “End Game” is worth watching for its portrayal of
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Does ECMO life support require a different approach?
The decision to place a loved one on life support is not easy. In fact, the term itself “life support” can mean many different things
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Medical humanities and the search for meaning
I must admit that I’m surprised when I hear third-year medical students say they would like to have taken some humanities courses in the first
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