Jared Rubenstein, MD
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social
Pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator. I help people talk about hard things. He/him. Opinions my own.
Website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
Website: https://www.jaredrubensteinmd.com/
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Hey Bluesky! I’m Jared, pediatric palliative care doctor and medical educator.
I help people talk about hard things.
I use animation and satire to help bring attention to challenging topics on my Youtube channel.
#Medsky #hapc #pedpc
https://youtube.com/@DrJRubenstein?feature=shareb
I help people talk about hard things.
I use animation and satire to help bring attention to challenging topics on my Youtube channel.
#Medsky #hapc #pedpc
https://youtube.com/@DrJRubenstein?feature=shareb
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A powerful piece by M. Gessen
I can't do it justice by excerpt
go read it (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
I can't do it justice by excerpt
go read it (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:17 AM
A powerful piece by M. Gessen
I can't do it justice by excerpt
go read it (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
I can't do it justice by excerpt
go read it (gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/24/o...
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
We all saw what happened on Jan 6, 2020.
We all saw what happened on Jan 7, 2026.
All the ugliness of this administration is there for the world to see, regardless of what they say.
We all saw what happened on Jan 7, 2026.
All the ugliness of this administration is there for the world to see, regardless of what they say.
January 9, 2026 at 2:13 AM
We all saw what happened on Jan 6, 2020.
We all saw what happened on Jan 7, 2026.
All the ugliness of this administration is there for the world to see, regardless of what they say.
We all saw what happened on Jan 7, 2026.
All the ugliness of this administration is there for the world to see, regardless of what they say.
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
A first-person remembrance of @adammarc.bsky.social—brain cancer advocate, writer, punk philosopher & dear friend. Our friendship shaped my approach to survivorship through his guiding truth: “The best way through fear is familiarity.”
www.thelizarmy.com/blog/adam-ha...
www.thelizarmy.com/blog/adam-ha...
December 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A first-person remembrance of @adammarc.bsky.social—brain cancer advocate, writer, punk philosopher & dear friend. Our friendship shaped my approach to survivorship through his guiding truth: “The best way through fear is familiarity.”
www.thelizarmy.com/blog/adam-ha...
www.thelizarmy.com/blog/adam-ha...
Such a powerful episode with @fumikochino.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare
Podcast Episode · Before We Go · 10/23/2025 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
December 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Such a powerful episode with @fumikochino.bsky.social @mcuban.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
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🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
Can We Talk About CPR?
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
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A Christmas present from @drjrubenstein.bsky.social & Dr Tammy Pegg.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
Can We Talk About CPR?
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A Christmas present from @drjrubenstein.bsky.social & Dr Tammy Pegg.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
If we talk clearly about the end of life, we put those frantic & unlived moments of unhelpful #CPR into context so their futility is clear.
CPR is fantastic first aid in a crisis. Ordinary dying isn't a crisis.
Talk about it.
🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
Can We Talk About CPR?
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
🔥 New video release
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
“Can We Talk About CPR?”
These talks deserve time, care, and personalization.
Grateful to cardiologist Tammy Pegg for sharing her wisdom and experience for this one.
And grateful to my friend @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social for connecting us
youtu.be/yTCRfY3ETvI?...
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Ok #Kidvengers, amazing job on #SNAPMatch! T-2 hours #HCWvsHunger, let’s try to make it another photo finish!
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Ok #Kidvengers, amazing job on #SNAPMatch! T-2 hours #HCWvsHunger, let’s try to make it another photo finish!
Alright #MedSky #Pedsky
I want YOU to support your local food bank for this year’s @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
Go #Kidvengers!
I want YOU to support your local food bank for this year’s @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
Go #Kidvengers!
December 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Alright #MedSky #Pedsky
I want YOU to support your local food bank for this year’s @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
Go #Kidvengers!
I want YOU to support your local food bank for this year’s @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
Go #Kidvengers!
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Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
@pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
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Before you sit down for turkey, register your team name at HCWvsHunger.org & rally your troops because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts tonight!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Before you sit down for turkey, register your team name at HCWvsHunger.org & rally your troops because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts tonight!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
Currently missing #BladesNBougies, #ComfortFood, #UrineItToWinIt, #EatOurWords, #KetaMeals, #DocsOfAllTrades #RxHunger, #CureRNHunger #NourishtoFlourish & more!
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5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger.
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
5 years ago I started a team competition on Twitter to raise $ to fight hunger.
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
@tmprowell.bsky.social gave us a hashtag & much needed organization
Our team of teen volunteers work wonders in the background & we’ve raised >$3.1 million!
Competition starts tomorrow, join us?
HCWvsHunger.org
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For pts w/o family present, pause to say, “I’m here with you.”
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For pts w/o family present, pause to say, “I’m here with you.”
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
Offer chaplaincy, social work, & volunteers to accompany dying pts in their final moments.
@drjrubenstein.bsky.social @amehtamd.bsky.social @benwthompson.bsky.social #MedSky tinyurl.com/2s3ubju8
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So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
October 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
So #medsky, the secret is out. BIG NEWS!! I am sooo very excited to share my thoughts on healing that truly honors the body’s wisdom and innate healing. I’ve learned so much in the process of writing this. I hope it can be a companion in your journey, as a healer or someone who is seeking healing ❤️🩹
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Thank you! So honored the work resonates with you.
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
Jared Rubenstein
Pediatric palliative care physician. Medical educator. Speaker. Videos about palliative care, healthcare, equity, and racism in medicine. Content does not represent any employer or institution. Other ...
youtube.com
October 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Thank you! So honored the work resonates with you.
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
And if you’re interested in a deep dive, the full series of my videos is here. Have about 70 of them
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
....and you can watch Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning, discussed with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGR...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
....and you can watch Give the Gift of Advance Care Planning, discussed with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGR...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
And the great original video I discuss with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social is available at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Palliative Care PSA - We’re the fire department, not the fire.
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
And the great original video I discuss with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social is available at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbNi...
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Great to hear video genius @drjrubenstein.bsky.social chatting to @clarefuller.bsky.social about dignity therapy, using videos as intros to tricky topics, & helping colleagues to make more timely referrals.
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
October 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Great to hear video genius @drjrubenstein.bsky.social chatting to @clarefuller.bsky.social about dignity therapy, using videos as intros to tricky topics, & helping colleagues to make more timely referrals.
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
To watch the super videos referenced in this episode with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
End of the Line
YouTube video by Jared Rubenstein
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
To watch the super videos referenced in this episode with @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
see:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8hK... with @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
🎙️ New Podcast Episode featuring @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🎙️ New Podcast Episode featuring @drjrubenstein.bsky.social
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✔️Learn how videos can break down barriers in talking about #EoLC
✔️Discover the impact of dignity therapy
✔️Hear practical advice
👉https://speakforme.co.uk/podcast-episode-136
@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
#AdvanceCarePlanning
✨Really loved this conversation with the wonderful @clarefuller.bsky.social
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
October 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
✨Really loved this conversation with the wonderful @clarefuller.bsky.social
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
✨It was so much fun to take a deep dive into some of the videos I’ve made over the last 5 years
🙏🏼If you check them out, would to hear your thoughts!
Link to full interview below 👇🏼
youtube.com/@drjrubenste...
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
My husband was detained by ICE today
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away
I have had zero contact or updates since
#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov
Reposted by Jared Rubenstein, MD
Please sign and share!
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Sign the Petition
RFK Jr. Must Be Removed—Before More Damage is Done, Before More Lives are Lost
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October 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Please sign and share!
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