Terminal Illness Pain Management
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Pain Management - Palliative Care Helps Seriously Ill Patients - AARP Bulletin
aarp.org — “Palliative care is about making the most of life with a serious illness, whether the disease is terminal or not.” View full resource at aarp.org
Most Recently Shared on June 6, 2011 at 3:33 pm By:
Shelley Webb Nurse, Eldercare Expert, and Active Health Library
Good discussion on palliative care-it's not just for terminal illness. http://t.co/CFitBxo
Medical News: Docs Urge FDA to Go Easy on Opioid Risk Reduction Strategies - in Pain Management, Pain Management from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Healthcare workers urged the FDA not to rush into a cumbersome Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) aimed at curbing misuse of opioid painkillers.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
Most Recently Shared on May 28, 2009 at 1:26 pm By:
FDA plans more barriers to opioid Rx-cancer patients and terminally ill may have harder time achieving pain relief http://tinyurl.com/pbo6hy
Invisible Illness: When Others Can't See Your Pain - Pain Management Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “There are very real challenges to managing a pain-related illness that others can't see, like arthritis and fibromyalgia. These techniques can help.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Some health problems aren’t so easy to detect from the outside. Are you living with an invisible illness? http://ow.ly/5A2gK
Invisible Illness: When Others Can't See Your Pain - Pain Management Center - Everyday Health
everydayhealth.com — “There are very real challenges to managing a pain-related illness that others can't see, like arthritis and fibromyalgia. These techniques can help.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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Do you have an invisible illness? http://ow.ly/6uuTL #invisibleillnessweek
Genome Sequencing in Pain Management " Keynote Address
hcplive.com — “Genomic strategies of treating illnesses are set to revolutionize the” View full resource at hcplive.com
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From American #Pain Mtg - Genome Sequencing in Pain Management http://bit.ly/aJ5kYM
Acupuncture May Be Effective for Pain Management in Young Patients
spine-health.com — “Acupuncture May Be Effective for Pain Management in Young Patients” View full resource at spine-health.com
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Acupuncture May Be Effective for Pain Management in Young Patients http://bit.ly/b2KAPc
Medical News: Talk Therapy May Help Dying Patients - in Anesthesiology, Pain Management from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “For a patient with a terminal illness, a novel form of psychotherapy did not ease patients' distress, but did improve their end-of-life experience, a randomized trial showed.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
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EnlightenMed was founded by Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a board certified doctor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has five cancer centers in the Southern California cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Encinitas and La Jolla. Dr. Eisenberg uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients’ journeys through the minefield of cancer.
Here’s his story:
I became a medical oncologist because I’ve always felt there was more to taking care of cancer patients than just ordering tests, devising treatment plans, pushing chemotherapy, comparing CT scans, and giving bad news to people. I wanted to help patients feel better using the wisdom of their body and mind to reduce stress during treatments in the present moment.
It takes a lot more than a traditional Western approach to medicine to treat cancer. I believe in a holistic approach to healing that integrates techniques drawing on yoga, acupuncture and meditation. I encourage patients to incorporate psychotherapy and educate them about the importance of nutrition.
I also believe in the importance and power of connection in healing. And for me, I connect with my patients through music.
I discovered musician Peter Himmelman while I was in medical school in Philly. I’d see him perform live whenever possible, and was inspired by his rapport with his audience. He’d pick someone out in the crowd, and write a song about them on the spot. It occurred to me, why not try this with my patients? So I brought my guitar into the chemo room, and started singing. I’d sing silly songs, anything to help my patients laugh, and think about something other than their sickness.
One day a friend told me about a contest Peter Himmelman was having. You had to write in and say how Peter’s music had impacted you. The prize was that Peter would write a song about you. I entered, I won, and Peter wrote a song about me. I had no idea how powerful that was going to be for me. During that same time in my life, I was facing a health scare of my own. Everything turned out to be fine, but having a song that was my song, telling my story, was a source of real strength for me in a difficult time. Everything changed after that. I knew that I wanted to connect with my patients through song, and help them tell their stories.
After all of the grueling tests and analyses have been completed, I sit with most of my patients and ask them what makes them happy, what means the most to them — what moves, touches and inspires them. Then together, we write a song. For a lot of my patients, it becomes a personal anthem in their fight against this deadly disease.
I started EnlightenMed and it's first program, Lyrical Life, because I believe there’s a message in all of this that is much bigger than just songwriting. I’ve seen in my practice and in my own life how important it is to have that connection with someone when you need it most. I want to empower people to reach out to those that need it most, connect with them, create something with them, listen to them. I think when we come together we’re capable of great things, and I hope EnlightenMed can help bridge those connections." /> Dr. Steven G. Eisenberg Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor
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Medical News: Talk Therapy May Help Dying Patients - in Anesthesiology, Pain Management from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “For a patient with a terminal illness, a novel form of psychotherapy did not ease patients' distress, but did improve their end-of-life experience, a randomized trial showed.” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
Most Recently Shared on July 6, 2011 at 11:01 pm By:
Talk Therapy May Help Dying Patients (CME/CE) http://bit.ly/qcpo6a
The Pain Management Channel With Dr. Steven Siwek
painchannel.tv — “The Pain Channel is a video outlet created by Dr. Steven Siwek, a practicing pain management physician and owner of the acclaimed Pain Center of Arizona. Through The Pain Chanel, viewers are given an inside look at Dr. Siwek's practice, as well as a valuable resource for those dealing with chronic pain in their lives. From helpful tips and success stories, to in depth interviews and pain management facts, The Pain Channel is the ultimate source for those seeking information about managing chroni” View full resource at painchannel.tv
Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2011 at 3:20 pm By:
Pain Center of AZ Physician Group
http://ow.ly/42D4S Did you catch yesterday's very special Pain Channel episode? Cancer therapies in the final years... #painchannel
Health Tip: Help Tame Chronic Pain - Chronic Pain: Health and Medical Information Concerning Chronic Pain Management on MedicineNet.com
medicinenet.com — “Chronic pain management and support group dealing with Fibromyalgia, degenerative joint disease and other neurological disorders” View full resource at medicinenet.com
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm By:
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Health Tip: Help Tame Chronic Pain http://ff.im/-n0NrZ
Nursing News & Articles - MDLinx - Critical Illness Heart Pain Measurement Pain, Postoperative Surgical Procedures, Operative on #MDlinx
mdlinx.com — “Nursing News & Articles - MDLinx - Critical Illness Heart Pain Measurement Pain, Postoperative Surgical Procedures, Operative on #MDlinx” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 8:14 pm By:
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Pain Assessment Tool in the Critically Ill Post-Open Heart Surgery Patient Population: Pain Management Nursing http://bit.ly/bNB2Iz #Nursing
Myths about Pain (End of Life)
hospicefoundation.org — “Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. Through programs of professional development, research, public education and information, Hospice Foundation of America assists those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief.” View full resource at hospicefoundation.org
Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm By:
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Myths about #pain management by @HFAHospice http://ow.ly/4QJfe via @MedThink @salixpharma #hpm #hospice #caregiving
Terminal illness: Interacting with a terminally ill loved one - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Terminal illness — A Mayo Clinic chaplain answers questions about supporting a dying loved one.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
Most Recently Shared on February 13, 2010 at 7:29 pm By:
A Mayo Clinic chaplain offers her advice on supporting and comforting a loved one with a terminal illness http://tinyurl.com/ybdqrfs
National Nutrition Month - Is Your Diet Hindering Your Pain Management? | The Pain Center Of Arizona | Get Back Into Life
thepaincenter.com — “Is your fibromyalgia, back and migraine pain affected by your diet?” View full resource at thepaincenter.com
Most Recently Shared on March 4, 2010 at 5:22 pm By:
Pain Center of AZ Physician Group
Does Nutrition Play A Role In Pain Relief? http://bit.ly/dbe1BX
Pain Management – Let Them Feel Your Pain | How-to Madness
howtomadness.com — “When seeking treatment from a pain management specialist or clinic, we need to understand that we have to be completely frank and honest in talking about the pain that we are suffering from and the existence of other illnesses and symptoms. Sometimes, we forget that pain management doctors will never know what we are really feeling unless we actually tell them what's bothering us. To get the best pain management treatment, the doctor should first know what kind of pain is to be treated. And the ” View full resource at howtomadness.com
Most Recently Shared on December 9, 2010 at 8:03 pm By:
Pain Med Consultants Pain Management and Physician Group
Pain Management – Let Them Feel Your Pain http://bit.ly/g7M727
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