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health1 month ago•12 min saved

Preparing for the End: A Model for Dying With Dignity

NYT profile of Brian Cahill, a 58-year-old with metastatic prostate cancer who reorganizes his life around care, planning, and relationships. He builds a supportive circle for medical decisions, relocates from NYC to Cincinnati for affordable hospice care, and even considers a temporary drug holiday to regain energy and autonomy. The piece frames a “good death” as one shaped by preparation, connection, and living fully within limited time, using his experiences as a blueprint for dying with dignity.

via The New York Times|

#caregiving #end-of-life #health

health1 month ago•8 min saved

Vaccination Policy Under 'Shared Decision-Making' Sparks Debate

STAT argues that federal use of 'shared decision-making' in vaccine guidance risks misrepresenting the strength of evidence, shifting emphasis to individual choice in matters of public health, and undermining trust. Experts say SDM is about clinician-patient collaboration informed by evidence, not a license to downplay clearly beneficial vaccines; the language echoes past policy shifts (e.g., 'should' vs 'may') and could influence state rule-making and vaccination uptake.

via statnews.com|

#health #immunization #informed-consent

health5 months ago•2 min saved

CDC Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Amid Access Challenges

The CDC now recommends COVID-19 vaccinations based on shared clinical decision-making, allowing patients to discuss risks and benefits with healthcare providers like pharmacists, with most insurance plans continuing to cover the vaccines.

via WTOP|

#cdc #covid-19 #health

health5 months ago•4 min saved

CDC Updates COVID Vaccine Guidelines and Recommendations

Most Americans with health insurance will still get COVID-19 vaccines at no cost, despite CDC's new recommendation requiring shared clinical decision-making, which introduces some ambiguity about coverage obligations. Major insurers have committed to covering recommended vaccines at no cost through 2026, but some insurers may argue they are not required to cover vaccines not explicitly recommended by the CDC, especially under shared decision-making guidelines. Medicaid will continue to cover vaccines at no cost, but changes are expected for other vaccines like MMRV for children.

via CNN|

#cdc #covid-19-vaccines #health

health5 months ago•7 min saved

CDC updates COVID vaccine guidance, emphasizing individual consultation and regional availability

The CDC has adopted new COVID vaccine guidelines requiring individuals to consult a healthcare provider before vaccination, emphasizing informed consent and potentially reducing vaccine uptake and coverage, especially for children and routine immunizations, amid ongoing debates and policy changes.

via NPR|

#cdc #covid-vaccination #health

health2 years ago•3 min saved

RSV Vaccines: A Market Battle for Prevention and Sales Dominance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on two newly approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines for adults aged 60 and older. RSV is a common cause of respiratory illness in older adults, leading to hospitalizations and deaths. The vaccines have shown moderate to high effectiveness in preventing symptomatic RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease. However, there have been reported cases of inflammatory neurologic events following vaccination, and further research is needed to determine any potential risks. The CDC recommends that older adults at highest risk for severe RSV and those most likely to benefit from the vaccines should be targeted. Individuals with certain medical conditions and compromised immunity are at higher risk for RSV-associated hospitalization. Vaccinations should ideally be given before the start of the RSV season, but the timing has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

via Medscape|

#adults #cdc-guidance #health

healthcare2 years ago•7 min saved

"Maintaining Strong Bones Across All Ages"

Geriatric healthcare providers should follow the "Geriatric 5Ms" (mobility, medications, mind, multicomplexity, and matters most) to manage patients with osteoporosis. This includes fall risk assessment, medication management, and considering the patient's medical complexity and preferences. Shared decision-making can help patients understand the risks and benefits of treatment. Exercise programs can also help reduce fear of falling and social isolation. Clinicians should address vision problems, psychotropic drugs, and heart rate and rhythm abnormalities, and suggest modifications to the home environment to prevent falls.

via Medscape|

#fall-prevention #geriatric-care #healthcare