A quirky and educational podcast about Palliative Care

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In this episode, we present an interview with a long time colleague and friend Dr. Lyle Galloway. Lyle has a special interest in psychedelic assisted therapy as it relates to Palliative Medicine. He sits down with Alison for a fascinating conversation about all things psychedelic because…It’s Not All About Death!1.What are psychedelics?2.What does psychedelic therapy look like?3.When would you consider psychedelic-assisted therapy for your palliative patients?

Episode 12: Psychedelics

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In this episode, we discuss all things delirium - what it is, different types, what can cause it, what can mimic it, and how it can be addressed…because It’s Not All About Death!

Episode 11: Delirium

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In this episode, we discuss all things constipation - what it is, how it happens (especially in palliative care), how it can be prevented, and how it can be treated…because It’s Not All About Death!

Episode 10: Constipation

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In this episode, we present another interview with a highly regarded researcher in the palliative care world. Dr. Hui is an associate professor with tenure at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre. He is a practicing Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care specialist with a research focus in symptom management, prognostication and the integration of Oncology and Palliative Care. He has published over 290 research articles in highly regarded medical journals (no big deal right?).Listen in as we discuss topics such as how to select patients who can benefit most from palliative care interventions, how quality improvement can be implemented in palliative care clinical settings, and more because…It’s Not Always About Death!

Episode 9: Special Guest Interview with Dr. David Hui

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In this episode, we discuss opioid toxicity, opioid rotation and conversion ratios - why we do them, when to do them, and how to do them…because It’s Not All About Death!

Episode 8: Opioid Rotation and Fentanyl

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This week, we interview a special guest -- Dr. Areej El-Jawahri. She is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is an oncologist specializing in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We talk about her research, the importance of early palliative care, and who should be responsible for providing palliative care on a medical team because...It&#39;s Not All About Death!

Episode 7: Special Guest Interview with Dr. Areej El-Jawahri

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In this episode, we discuss neuropathic pain - causes, therapeutic approaches, dosing, side-effects, and roots of the term &#34;marijuana,&#34; because…It’s Not All About Death! Listen until the end for our new slogan too!

Episode 6: Neuropathic Pain

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In this episode, we discuss opioids - their uses, side-effects, and how their careful use can play a big role in managing pain because…It’s Not All About Death!

Episode 5: Opioids

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In this episode, we discuss approaches to pain: how to define it, how to characterize it, and how understanding and addressing it holistically is a central part of palliative care because…It’s Not All About Death!

Episode 4: Approach to Pain

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In this episode, we discuss the commonly held perception that palliative care is depressing, our coping strategies, and some special experiences that have helped redefine our perspectives because...It&#39;s Not All About Death!

Episode 3: Isn't Palliative Care Depressing?

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In this episode, we discuss what is meant by &#34;Palliative Care.&#34; Our hosts give some historical context, discuss some of Canada&#39;s unique contributions, and end with some thoughts about models of care and the future of Palliative Care because...It&#39;s Not All About Death!

Episode 2: What Is Palliative Care?

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In this episode, get to know your hosts, what led them to crush on Palliative Care and why It&#39;s Not All About Death!

Episode 1: Intro

A quirky and educational podcast about Palliative Care

"It's Not All About Death" is a quirky and educational podcast that was started by a multidisciplinary team of Palliative Care providers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Sprinkled with cheesy humour, each episode discusses a new topic, answers your questions, and addresses emerging areas in Palliative Medicine. 

Episodes are geared to anyone who is interested in learning more about Palliative Care - from undergraduate medical students and residents, to practicing physicians and members of the public!

Keep an eye out for new episodes, exciting special guests and hot topics, because It's Not Always About Death!