Palliative Matters
Hear insights from Palliative & Hospice Care physicians, the late Dr. John Mulder, and Trillium Institute faculty, Dr. Jason Beckrow, as they dive into the world of palliative care. Using real-life examples, they create an open dialogue to address the issues of those facing a life-limiting illness and provide resources, tips, and tools for patients, their loved ones, and medical professionals to provide a higher quality end-of-life experience.
Podcasting since 2022 • 37 episodes
Palliative Matters
Latest Episodes
Where joy and sorrow meet, joy wins
In this episode of Palliative Matters, John Mulder sits down with Dr. John Finn, a pioneer in hospice and palliative medicine, to explore the profound human impact of care at the end of life. Dr. Finn shares stories from his early days in oncol...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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29:14
Exploring Spirituality in End-of-Life Care
Did you know that 77% of patients want their physicians to consider their spiritual needs? Spirituality and religion have a significant impact on the quality of life and preferences of care, which align with the fundamentals of palliative medic...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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44:16
The Journey Isn't Linear
In this episode, Dr. Tim Ihrig joined Dr. Mulder and Dr. Beckrow to take an insightful look at the downsides of our medical system. For a system focused on ROI, putting people in hospital beds, and curing diseases, how do palliative care physic...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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35:39
What's Next: Establishing a New Normal
When cancer patients finish treatment, they ring a bell—signifying the end of a chapter but not the end of their story. As the person transitions to survivorship, there are a myriad of emotional and physical challenges that come about. So, how ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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25:42
The Indelible Scourge of Cancer: Survivorship & Implications of Palliative Care
Cancer is an identity-shaping experience. Survivors are forever changed and carry both physical and mental scars. In this episode, Dr. John Mulder and Dr. Jason Beckrow talk with special guest Dr. Joseph McCollum. Dr. McCollum is both a medical...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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44:48