- A podcast and blog post about human longevity every week. 15 minutes long. No adds, no gimmicks, just the science. - Education about the fundamentals of longevity (geroscience) and cutting edge research being performed right now. - More time, exceptional work productivity, life fulfillment, and maximal disease free longevity for those willing to change their habits and lifestyle. - Philosophical discussions about longevity and the big picture of humanity.
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The AOTA Podcast provides a behind-the-scenes look at everything AOTA, including the latest studies, advocacy efforts, events, and more. Episodes with Everyday Evidence in the title sort through the latest research to provide you with the skills to help improve client outcomes.
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On today's episode we speak with certified sexuality counselor and doctor of OT, Kathryn Ellis. We discuss the book Sexuality and Initmacy and she provides expert opinion and recommendations to help students, clinicians, and researches improve how they address sexuality and intimacy in practice. The 2024 AOTA Podcast episodes are sponsored by NYU S…
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Death is coming for you, me, and all of this. If you seek Longevity, stop avoiding this, assess your risks, and make a plan. Blog post about this podcast available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog How to assess death - What are my current medical problems, risks, and exposures. Advanced diagnostics and biomarkers can help wit…
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Everyday Evidence: Practice Guidelines for Adults Living With and Beyond Cancer
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On today's episode we are joined by Robin Newman and Katie Polo. We discuss their research and work in contributing to the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults Living With, and Beyond Cancer.. They share evidence included in the guidelines and give recommendations on how to improve the OT process when working with adults living with …
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On today's episode we speak with Ariel Schwartz, Micah Peace Urquilla, Nikola Davern, Alix Herer, Jesse, and Dheva about their research and experiences with peer mentorship for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. They share perspectives and recommendations to encourage stakeholder parti…
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Streamlining OT Care with Artificial Intelligence
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On today's episode we speak with early AI adopters Vijay Muni and Jayson Davies who recently presented a webinar titled Integrating Artificial Intelligence into OT Practice. Their webinar outlines how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance occupational therapy services and today they share helpful AI resources and techniques to help the pra…
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Everyday Evidence: Practice Guidelines for Autistic Individuals
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On today's episode we are joined by Kristie Patten, Stephen Shore, and Kavitha Murthi. We discuss their research and work in contributing to the soon to be published Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Autistic Individuals across the lifespan. They give recommendations on how to improve the OT process when working with Autistic individuals…
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Billing and Coding for Caregiver Training Services
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The Current Procedural Terminology 2024 code, that is effective as of January 1, 2024, includes a new subsection containing three new codes related to caregiver training without the patient present. On today's episode we speak with AOTA's incoming Executive Director Katie Jordan about the changes and implications for billing and coding practices. T…
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Everyday Evidence: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in OT Practice
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On today's episode we are joined by Ganesh Babulal and Sarah Brzeszkiewicz. We discuss their work and research related to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into OT Practice. They give recommendations on how to use artificial intelligence to enhance occupational therapy services for clients and provide examples and summaries of how AI can be …
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On today's episode we speak with Christine Urish about Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be deve…
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Everyday Evidence: Activating Behavior for Lasting Engagement (ABLE)
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On today's episode we are joined by assistant professor and director of the Disability and WELLness laboratory at the University of MInnesota, Emily Kringle. We discuss her work on developing the ABLE and duoABLE projects, which are behavioral activation-based interventions aimed to reduce post-stroke sedentary behavior through engagement in meanin…
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The National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus
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Today we are joined by three founders of the National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC), Dr. Joyce Lane, Ms. Jerry Bentley, and Dr. Lela Llorens, and the current NBOTC President, Dr. Riqiea Kitchens. Also joining us in the interview is Varleisha Lyons, VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Access, and Belonging at AOTA. Our guests re…
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Everyday Evidence: Restorative Occupational Approaches for Disordered Eating Featuring Mark Hardison
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On today's episode I speak with Mark Hardison about OT and eating disorders. He details a 2023 intervention research grant for “Assessing the Feasibility of the Restorative Occupational Approaches for Disordered Eating” (ROADE) Program. For more information about Mark's ongoing research contact mhardison@salud.unm.edu UCLA MARC Free Guided Meditati…
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Toxic Stress in Children and Youth Featuring Maribeth Clifton
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Today's episode is sponsored by NYU Steinhardt’s top-ranked Department of Occupational Therapy. We speak with Maribeth Clifton, occupational therapist and professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She shares details about her AOTA INSPIRE short course as we discuss stress, trauma, occupational performance, and provide recommendations on h…
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Everyday Evidence: Early Childhood Competencies
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Today I am joined by Mary Beth Bruder, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Health Promotion, Pediatrics, and Educational Psychology at UConn and The director of Evidence Based Practice at AOTA, Susan Cahill. We discuss Early Childhood Intervention, comprehensive systems of personnel development, and best practices for interdisciplinary care. Pl…
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Identifying Ethical Dilemmas in Practice
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On today's episode we speak with Leslie Bennett, the Chairperson of the Ethics Commission at AOTA. We discuss medical ethics, common red flags practitioners can keep an eye out for, and outline real life scenarios and recommendations to facilitate ethical awareness and practice. Become an AOTA member today: aota.org/membership Additional Resources:…
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4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain
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Live Better, Longer A Longevity Physicians Secrets to Health and Fulfillment Available for free at: wondermedicine.com See full written episode description on our blog available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog 4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain Ketamine is an amazing medication. It is an anesthetic, painkiller, m…
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Everyday Evidence: Alzheimer's Disease Practice Guidelines
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On today's episode we speak with Stacy Smallfield and Liz Metzger who co-authored the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurocognitive Disorders. We discuss the research, case studies, and clinical recommendations included in the practice guidelines and they provide tips, tricks, and rec…
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Public Health Conversations with Kate Barlow
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On today's episode we speak with American International College Professor and CDC Act Early Ambassador, Kate Barlow. We discuss the importance of occupational therapy in public health and how practitioners can increase their scope and have a larger role in public health initiatives. Become an AOTA member today: aota.org/membership Additional Resour…
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Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine
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Executive Summary The Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine is a physician directed-proactive healthcare program for high performing individuals. Its principle aims are health optimization, disease prediction and prevention, exceptional performance, emotional wellness, and longevity. The program is anchored by a full day executive ph…
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4 Longevity Tips to make this Holiday Season Exceptional
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Holiday Season October 31 – January 2nd Halloween to New Years - Tough time of year - Loved ones, memories of past loved ones, relationships gone bad, events, obligations, good memories, bad memories, and even trauma. - Can be the best time of the year or a time of pain. - Take care of yourself, set an example for loved ones, and double down on pro…
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Everyday Evidence: 50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know
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On today's episode we speak with Beth Pyatak and Elissa Lee who co-edited a book in the 50 studies every doctor should know series “50 Studies Every Occupational Therapist Should Know”. We discuss seminal research included in the book and they provide tips, tricks, and recommendations to help all practitioners find, consume, and apply evidence to p…
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Lifestyle Medicine with Benjamin Franklin and Wonder Medicine
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Benjamin Franklin: “Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices” - Poor Richards Almanac The best way to maximize longevity in 2023 is not a drug, supplement, or other high tech therapeutic; its Lifestyle medicine. Wonder Medicine specializes in the translation of longevity technologies into clinical practice. This includes things like …
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Dia de Los Muertos and Longevity The day of the Dead. What can the dead and this Mexican cultural holiday teach us about longevity? Is there more to the story than candy, spooky witches, monsters, tricks, and treats. Let's find out What is day of the Dead? - A holiday most often celebrated on Nov 1st or 2nd. - Its strongest traditions and ties are …
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On today's episode we speak with the Chairperson of the Volunteer Leadership Development Committee (VLDC), Moira P. Bushell. She describes the role of VLDC and outlines how volunteering with AOTA can enhance knowledge, practice, and community. Additional resources: Get Involved: https://www.aota.org/community/get-involved Volunteer Groups: https://…
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The 6 BIG Benefits of Longevity Be a victim or conquer longevity. You must choose! Longevity - Longevity Definition: Long existence or service - Human longevity relates to both existence (remaining alive) and service (remaining useful). - I strive for nothing less than long existence and long service for both my patients and myself My favorite part…
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Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - 2023 Netflix documentary, 4 episodes - Based on the 2008 book: “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” - By Dan Buettner, Journalist, National Geographic Explorer, New York Times Best Seller What is a Blue Zone - Geographic location where people’s life expectancies a…
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Everyday Evidence: Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy
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On today's episode we speak with Hannah Oldenburg and Jennifer Bergstrom, the founders of the Journal of Acute Care Occupational Therapy. They share the story of starting the journal and provide recommendations for practitioners to consume and apply evidence to enhance their practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of re…
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We all have weaknesses. These weaknesses will eventually limit your life and longevity tremendously. Train these weaknesses out and become the best version of yourself. See full notes at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blogBy Bill Brandenburg, MD
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The role of Occupational Therapy in the GUIDE model
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On today's episode we speak with the Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions Jill Cigliana, and Scott Trudeau, the Director of Practice Engagement at AOTA. They outline the Guiding an improved Dementia Exerpeience Model (GUIDE) recently announced by the Centers for Meidcare and Medicaid Services and provide recommendations for how OT pract…
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Three Things to Improve Your Longevity Today
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Blog post about this podcast available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog Three Things to improve your longevity today. 1. Exercise - Stop pretending to care about longevity or health if you are not exercising - Bodies in motion stay in motion, bodies that stop, soon stop forever - Plus the best way to keep your brain health an…
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The Wonder Medicine and Bill Brandenburg Story in 2023
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Overview - new 10-to-20-minute podcast every Monday - the science, philosophies, and actional information around health, longevity, and performance - meant to help listeners become the highest performing individual possible - Increase your lifespan, healthspan, and view your life through the full scope See a blog about this episode at: https://www.…
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Everyday Evidence: The Transformative Justice Initiative
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On today's episode we speak with Dr. Lisa Jaegers about working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health, founding the Saint Louis University (SLU) Transformative Justice Initiative (TJI), directing the OT Transition and Integration Services (OTTIS) program, and Facilitating the Justice B…
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On today's episode we speak with Frank Gainer, Vice President of meetings and events at AOTA about the background, concerns, and additional measures and efforts related to the INSPIRE 2024 conference in Orlando Florida. To learn more, join AOTA’s virtual INSPIRE Update on September 6, 2023 from 8:00 – 9:00 pm ET. There is no cost to attend but regi…
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Everyday Evidence: Including Caregivers Across the Care Continuum
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On Today's Episode we speak with Beth Fields about her research and efforts that examine the quality, access, and outcomes of caregivers across the continuum of care. She shares evidence and practical applications to help you be not only client centered, but client and family centered in your practice. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the…
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Everyday Evidence: Substance Use and Occupational Therapy
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On today's episode we discuss the March 2023 special issue of the journal Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment on substance use and occupational therapy. Emily Rothman, Amy Mattila, and Deirdre Ryan share information related to occupational therapy's role in working with people effected by substance use disorder and provide evidenced based recom…
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Everyday Evidence: The American Journal of Occupational Therapy Featuring Stacey Reynolds
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On today's episode of Everyday Evidence we speak with the editor and chief of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, Stacey Reynolds. We talk all things AJOT, discuss the state of the science within occupational therapy, and she shares recommendations on how you can get involved and improve your own consumption and application of research to…
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Summary Phosphocreatine is a molecule that can recharge ADP into ATP. This provides energy to skeletal muscle and the brain. Dietary and supplemental creatine can raise the bodies stores of phosphocreatine, providing additional energy. In this podcast, we discuss creatine, what is is, how it works, why it is useful, and how to supplement it. Morbid…
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Everyday Evidence: TBI Practice Guidelines
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On Today's episode we discuss the Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with traumatic brain injury and the work Dr. Steven Wheeler and Dr. Amanda Acord-Vira do conducting research related to TBI at West Virginia University. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and the translation of research to practice and receive your contact hou…
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Everyday Evidence: A Multi-site Quality Improvement Project
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On today's episode we are joined by Taelor Coyle and Kelly Tanner who were part of a multi-site quality improvement project titled “Implementing Parent Coaching in Occupational Therapy for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Multi-Site Project”. We discuss their project, outcomes, and stategies for implementing quality improvement initiatives. Pl…
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Summary Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition characterized by unhealthy and markedly deranged metabolism. Over 50% of United States adults have metabolic syndrome and another 40% are at risk of developing it (90% of US adults!). Metabolic syndrome is the great killer of our time, a global pandemic, and the leading risk factor for most all majo…
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Maximizing Your Impact as a New Practitioner with AOTA
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On today's episode we speak with Sue Ram and Krysti Teng, new practitioners and emerging leaders within occupational therapy. They share how they've used AOTA resources and connections to transition from students to practicioners. We discuss how to make meaningful connections that encourage best practice and how to combat common struggles including…
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Everyday Evidence: Ready to Learn and Play Sensory Regulation Framework
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On today's episode I speak with Amanda Newchok and Erin O'Hara about the Ready to Learn and Play sensory regulation framework. We discuss the "why's" of sensory based intervention, how they developed this framework to make sensory regulation accessible and understandable to clients and caregivers, and how to share your OT magic with clients to faci…
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On today's episode we preview AOTA's 2023 INSPIRE annual conference and expo which takes place in Kansas City, Missouri April 20-23. We speak with AOTA president Alyson Stover, Fireside Chat presenter Sarah Thomas, and Keynote Speaker John O'Leary. They share what they are most excited for about conference, tips and tricks to get the most out of yo…
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Everyday Evidence: Finding our Strengths and Recognizing Professional Bias featuring Kristie Patten
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On today's episode we speak with Kristie Patten, the 2022 Eleanor Clarke Slagle award recipient and the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of occupational therapy at NYU. We discuss her research and implications for practice related to autism. Resources: Slagle Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist by Thomas Armstrong : from this book -BASC b…
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Connecting 988 and Occupational Therapy Featuring Ginny Stoffel and Lisa Mahaffey
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Today we are joined by Virginia “Ginny” Stoffel and Lisa Mahaffey. Ginny and Lisa were instrumental in the 988 Nationwide mental health crisis and suicide prevention program. We discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, it's connection to occupational therapy, and principles and implications of 988 for occupational therapy practitioners across s…
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Everyday Evidence: Interventions for Caregivers of People with Stroke Systematic Review featuring Mary Hildebrand and Amanda Mack
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On today's episode we speak with Dr. Mary Hildebrand and Dr. Amanda Mack about the Systematic Review addressing the question “What is the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice for caregivers of people who have had a stroke that facilitate maintaining participation in the caregiver role?”.W…
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Everyday Evidence: Home and Environmental Modifications with Susy Stark
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On today's episode we speak with Dr. Susy Stark from Washington University in St. Louis about a grand round session for the Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network (LeaRRn) about environmental interventions for fall prevention titled “Designing Complex Behavioral Interventions for Implementation” she gave in January 2022. We discuss…
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On Today's episode we speak with AOTA’s Grassroots and Political Action Committee Specialist Jill Tighe. Jill manages AOTA's Legislative Action Center and AOTA's Annual Advocacy Events. We discuss advocacy, policy, and hear recommendations on how to begin or continue to advocate for occupational therapy. Please help AOTA improve it's podcasts and t…
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Everyday Evidence: Clinical Management of Covid-19 Living Guideline
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On Today's episode we speak Malachy Clancy about the World Health Organization's Clinical Management of Covid-19 Living Guideline. He shares his role in contributing to the guideline and outlines important information and recommendations from the guideline and specifically chapter 24: Care of Covid-19 patients after acute illness. Please help AOTA …
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Comfort Care, Hospice, Code Status, and Goals of Care
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Summary What is your plan for medical care as you get older? Most people don’t know. While 87% of people say they want to die at home, just under half of people do. In this episode we discuss goals of care, comfort care, palliative care, hospice, code status and more. Morbidity and Mortality Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the …
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