Elliot Rabinowitz, MD
Elliot Rabinowitz, MD
Pediatric Pulmonary and Palliative Care
Boston Children's Hospital
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A Doctor: I saw that palliative care was a holistic way to think about care
A Pediatric Pulmonary and Palliative Care doctor shares why he came to palliative care as a professional focus: “to see people look at the whole person, the whole family, and learn how to use language and communication in an intentional way to help families through impossible scenarios.”
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A Doctor: I saw that palliative care was a holistic way to think about care
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Before you order a (swallow) test, ask “Why are we getting this test? And how will it help us move forward?”
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Tracheostomy: Structural Problems vs. Worsening Conditions
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Tracheostomy: It’s a big decision. What will be the impact on the family?
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Tracheostomy: Families don’t want the diagnosis to determine their decisions. Need vs. Option
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Tracheostomy and Decannulation: Reassessing benefit over time
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Discontinuing Respiratory Support: We never stop providing care
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