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ED Talk: 'What is life about?' and Other Make-You-Think Questions/Answers
I was recently interviewed for a unique podcast hosted by Brilliant Miller, who has an incredibly fun, fresh style. He started the School...
Dr. Ed
May 7, 20211 min read
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Life after COVID (Spoiler alert: not much different) but Medical Care Is Changed Forever
Our nightmare of death and misery is over a year old now. We live with spikes and plateaus, shots and deniers, masks and distancing,...
Dr. Ed
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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When It Comes to Predicting Death, Doctors Have a New, Reliable Tool
In the world of oncology (cancer), hospice, palliative medicine, and the intensive care unit, there is a responsibility for us medical...
Dr. Ed
Feb 15, 20213 min read
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ED TALK: Should you get the COVID-19 vaccination? Mayo Clinic doctor helps you decide
During the next weeks and months, you will be asked to make an important decision. Dr. Ed, in this ED Talk, helps you decide. Take a few...
Dr. Ed
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Dr. Ed
Nov 20, 20200 min read
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The COVID-19 Long Haulers—What Can We Learn?
The naysayers and disbelievers don’t understand the short- and long-term fate of individuals who become ill with COVID and survive.
Dr. Ed
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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“Your mother is very sick.” What to do when the doctors have “that talk” with you
We are not deciding who lives or dies. We are deciding what is the best course of treatment for the patient.
Dr. Edward Creagan
May 11, 20205 min read
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No One Should Die Alone
Today, dying alone is a reality for patients in the hospital with COVID-19.
Dr. Edward Creagan
Apr 18, 20204 min read
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"Doc, How Long Do I Have to Live?"
The often-asked question for many of my patients and their families toward the end of life goes something like this: “Okay, Doc, how long...
Dr. Edward Creagan
Sep 4, 20183 min read
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