Compassion beyond hospital curtains and prison bars
“Let’s open these curtains and let some light in here. Is that better, Mr. Roy?” I first met Mr. Roy during my cardiothoracic surgery rotation
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End of Life
Moral distress and the role of social workers during COVID-19
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, hospital and community-based resources have been cut and ICUs at maximum capacity. Underfunded healthcare systems, lack of healthcare coverage and
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Is there a right to die?
How people think about death is undergoing a major transformation in the United States. In the past decade, there has been a significant rise in
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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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