#16 MedConsult: Comfort Matters in Palliative Care with Dr. Brian Gans

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Gans, a very talented palliative care doctor, to discuss his unique perspective on the field, the emotional toll from his work, and his creative outlet in yoga and art. We also explore the rewards of working in palliative care and the importance of effective communication and teamwork in providing quality care. Finally, we discuss some misconceptions surrounding palliative care, ethics, and the future of palliative care. Join us as we gain a new perspective on this critical field of medicine.

Check out Dr. Gans on his Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@tumorbored), his newsletter (https://www.briangansmd.com), and finally his wonderful artwork at (https://www.briangansart.com/).

Chapters

00:00 How Dr. Gans got interested in medicine and palliative care

07:30 Role of palliative care

09:20 Difference between palliative care and hospice

11:20 Misconception of palliative care and how we approach it

16:00 How palliative care doc can help other docs get better at discussing difficult conversations

21:30 How Dr. Gans copes with the emotional/mental aspect of palliative care

35:10 Ethical issues encountered in palliative care

37:36 Is palliative care better suited to deal with cultural diversity?

40:40 Let's talk the future of palliative care

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