Tales From the ICU

Thanks to his experiences as a critical care medicine (CCM) expert, Dr. Brodkey offers tips, perspectives, and more for all physicians who interact with the CCM setting.

Dr. Brodkey

Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims

Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...

Nov 19, 2024

What Is an Electronic ICU?

Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant q...

Oct 8, 2024

Skillfully Communicating Bad News in the ICU

Communicating bad news to a patient requires clarity, empathy, and preparation, and is a critical sk...

Sep 12, 2024

Should Families Be Allowed to Attend Code Events?

Clear guidelines and flexibility regarding family presence at code events in the ICU are essential a...

Sep 3, 2024

11 Tips for When Families or Patients Insist on Inappropriate Code Status

Tips for when families or patients insist on inappropriate code status, the plan of care of medical...

Aug 1, 2024

The Next Steps in Organ Donation After Brain Death

The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that...

Jul 2, 2024

Why Doctors Aren’t Participating in Organ Donation After Cardiac Death

Donation after cardiac death is complex due to significant ethical and scientific issues, and concep...

Jun 13, 2024

Palliative Care Is NOT Hospice

Palliative care focuses on communication, advanced directives, and control of symptoms, with the goa...

May 14, 2024

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PODCAST

How to Address & Process Emotional Trauma as a Physician

Dec 04, 2024

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 2

Nov 27, 2024

Improving Easy Access to Evidence-Based Medical Information, Part 1

Nov 20, 2024

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BUSINESS OF MEDICINE

Identity Theft Issues in the Medical Office

Identity theft in the medical office setting encompasses two serious issues: fraudulent use of a patient’s coverage information and breaching medical records....

Nov 22, 2024

Why Successful Interoperability is Essential for Healthy Revenue

Healthcare organizations often fail to acknowledge the role that interoperability, payer denials, and medical billing play in ensuring payment to physicians. ...

Nov 12, 2024

Defining the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice

The standard of care definition can vary during medical malpractice cases, and physicians must prove they acted in accordance with good, accepted practice....

Nov 12, 2024

Empower Patients by Supporting Their Desire for a Second Opinion

Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire....

Nov 11, 2024

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Learning to Be Patient With Severe TBI Victims

Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.

Nov 19, 2024

What Is an Electronic ICU?

Due to a lack of intensivists in US hospitals, the popularity of eICUs is growing, but significant questions about its costs, resources, and benefits remain.

Oct 08, 2024

Skillfully Communicating Bad News in the ICU

Communicating bad news to a patient requires clarity, empathy, and preparation, and is a critical skill which physicians must continue to develop.

Sep 12, 2024

Should Families Be Allowed to Attend Code Events?

Clear guidelines and flexibility regarding family presence at code events in the ICU are essential as patients, families, and care settings vary widely.

Sep 03, 2024

11 Tips for When Families or Patients Insist on Inappropriate Code Status

Tips for when families or patients insist on inappropriate code status, the plan of care of medical interventions in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest.

Aug 01, 2024

The Next Steps in Organ Donation After Brain Death

The time between brain death and organ procurement provides an opportunity to intervene in ways that enhance and improve organ preservation and suitability.

Jul 02, 2024

Why Doctors Aren’t Participating in Organ Donation After Cardiac Death

Donation after cardiac death is complex due to significant ethical and scientific issues, and concepts of end-of-life care, personal autonomy, and death.

Jun 13, 2024

Palliative Care Is NOT Hospice

Palliative care focuses on communication, advanced directives, and control of symptoms, with the goal of better ICU outcomes through patient and family support.

May 14, 2024

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