Kristin Edwards MD
@kedwardsmd.bsky.social
#HPM Physician
Vitas Medical Director, CT
Vitas Medical Director, CT
As a former Chief Wellness Officer, this is spot on. The work must go far deeper to change the culture of medicine which currently places “the work” above the humanity of those giving the much needed clinical care.
The burnout epidemic CANNOT be resolved with self care. It is job related. Hospital executives must improve working conditions : reduce template size, number of clicks in EHR, increase time with patients, appoint leaders who like and value clinical care.
February 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
As a former Chief Wellness Officer, this is spot on. The work must go far deeper to change the culture of medicine which currently places “the work” above the humanity of those giving the much needed clinical care.
Reposted by Kristin Edwards MD
So excited to congratulate the FAAHPM Class of 2024! Thank you for your work for @aahpm.bsky.social and the field! #hapc25
February 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
So excited to congratulate the FAAHPM Class of 2024! Thank you for your work for @aahpm.bsky.social and the field! #hapc25
Dynamic discussion from Dr. Patrick White and Dr. Debra Oliver on terminal breathing changes and the distress effect on family caregivers. Huge reason for crises, return to ER, and disenrollment from hospice. #hapc25
February 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Dynamic discussion from Dr. Patrick White and Dr. Debra Oliver on terminal breathing changes and the distress effect on family caregivers. Huge reason for crises, return to ER, and disenrollment from hospice. #hapc25
Reposted by Kristin Edwards MD
Benefits of Early Outpatient #PalliativeCare
Enhances QOL
Increases adaptive coping strategies
Reduces symptoms of depression
Fosters prognostic awareness
Improves communication about EOL care preferences
Leads to earlier initiation of #hospice services
Decreases caregiver distress
#hapc25
Enhances QOL
Increases adaptive coping strategies
Reduces symptoms of depression
Fosters prognostic awareness
Improves communication about EOL care preferences
Leads to earlier initiation of #hospice services
Decreases caregiver distress
#hapc25
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Benefits of Early Outpatient #PalliativeCare
Enhances QOL
Increases adaptive coping strategies
Reduces symptoms of depression
Fosters prognostic awareness
Improves communication about EOL care preferences
Leads to earlier initiation of #hospice services
Decreases caregiver distress
#hapc25
Enhances QOL
Increases adaptive coping strategies
Reduces symptoms of depression
Fosters prognostic awareness
Improves communication about EOL care preferences
Leads to earlier initiation of #hospice services
Decreases caregiver distress
#hapc25
In palliative care, much of my hospital consult work was educating others on the importance of early consults and the time needed to do them well. These two slides (by Dr. Greer and Dr. Temel) are key in illustrating why: much of the value add requires rapport, and rapport takes time. #hapc25
February 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In palliative care, much of my hospital consult work was educating others on the importance of early consults and the time needed to do them well. These two slides (by Dr. Greer and Dr. Temel) are key in illustrating why: much of the value add requires rapport, and rapport takes time. #hapc25
Reposted by Kristin Edwards MD
Honoring an inspiring mentor, who literally never gives up. Forever indebted. #hapc25 @aahpm.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Honoring an inspiring mentor, who literally never gives up. Forever indebted. #hapc25 @aahpm.bsky.social
Reposted by Kristin Edwards MD
Congratulations to @vitaltalk.bsky.social! @aahpm.bsky.social 2025 Presidential Citation recipient!
I am personally grateful for the mentorship of founders Drs. Tony Back, James Tulsky, and Bob Arnold, and echo the shout outs to VitalTalk staff, #community, Kelly Edwards, and Walter Baile.
#hapc25
I am personally grateful for the mentorship of founders Drs. Tony Back, James Tulsky, and Bob Arnold, and echo the shout outs to VitalTalk staff, #community, Kelly Edwards, and Walter Baile.
#hapc25
February 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations to @vitaltalk.bsky.social! @aahpm.bsky.social 2025 Presidential Citation recipient!
I am personally grateful for the mentorship of founders Drs. Tony Back, James Tulsky, and Bob Arnold, and echo the shout outs to VitalTalk staff, #community, Kelly Edwards, and Walter Baile.
#hapc25
I am personally grateful for the mentorship of founders Drs. Tony Back, James Tulsky, and Bob Arnold, and echo the shout outs to VitalTalk staff, #community, Kelly Edwards, and Walter Baile.
#hapc25
Congratulations to Dr. Tait Shanafelt for AAHPM Presidential Citation Award.
Clinician Wellbeing is critical in the field of #hapc25 and it’s great to see acknowledgement of his contributions to this field. #wellbeing
Clinician Wellbeing is critical in the field of #hapc25 and it’s great to see acknowledgement of his contributions to this field. #wellbeing
February 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Tait Shanafelt for AAHPM Presidential Citation Award.
Clinician Wellbeing is critical in the field of #hapc25 and it’s great to see acknowledgement of his contributions to this field. #wellbeing
Clinician Wellbeing is critical in the field of #hapc25 and it’s great to see acknowledgement of his contributions to this field. #wellbeing
Great quote from Dr. Martin that summarizes the discrepancy between the audit efforts, intents, and impacts. #hapc2025
Ed Martin- regulatory burden does nothing to address fraud! “It is like the bank is being robbed but the security is outside looking for parked cars over meter time to pass out tickets” #hapc25
February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Great quote from Dr. Martin that summarizes the discrepancy between the audit efforts, intents, and impacts. #hapc2025
Reposted by Kristin Edwards MD
Re: new hospice regulations “these regulations do nothing to target fraud. The bank is being robbed and the police are outside giving parking tickets. These auditors find a missing signature and they celebrate back at the office.” #hapc2025
February 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Re: new hospice regulations “these regulations do nothing to target fraud. The bank is being robbed and the police are outside giving parking tickets. These auditors find a missing signature and they celebrate back at the office.” #hapc2025
Hello old friends! Wow it’s good to “see” all of you again online, and some of you in person at #hapc25.
Looking forward to #hapc25 with @aahpm.bsky.social and @hpna-info.bsky.social
Hoping we can get some Bluesky traction for some live posts from the conference next week.
Roll call! Who is going to Denver for #hapc25 next week?
#hapc #palliative #hospice #medsky
Hoping we can get some Bluesky traction for some live posts from the conference next week.
Roll call! Who is going to Denver for #hapc25 next week?
#hapc #palliative #hospice #medsky
February 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Hello old friends! Wow it’s good to “see” all of you again online, and some of you in person at #hapc25.
Hi All. For those who moved to Bluesky before my last post on the other (*ahem*) platform, just a quick update that I made a move June 2024 to Vitas Hospice Medical Director for the state of CT. Thanks to those who encouraged me to rejoin the online community! I’ve missed you. 😊
February 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hi All. For those who moved to Bluesky before my last post on the other (*ahem*) platform, just a quick update that I made a move June 2024 to Vitas Hospice Medical Director for the state of CT. Thanks to those who encouraged me to rejoin the online community! I’ve missed you. 😊