Episode Description
Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of Care
Master malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).
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Show Segments
- Intro
- Picks of the Week
- Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options
- Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases
- Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points
- Outro
Credits
- Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
- Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
- Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
- Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD
- Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
- Technical Production: PodPaste
- Guest: Jensa Morris, MD
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