In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the utmost importance of having advanced directives in place now, when you’re healthy and of sound mind.

Living Will Link: https://www.legalzoom.com/marketing/estate-planning/living-will

Healthcare Power of Attorney: https://legaltemplates.net/form/lt/medical-power-of-attorney/

With the continuing decrease in physician reimbursement from CMS, Dr. Hassaballa has a conversation with Dr. Rob Zipper, CMO of Advisory Services of Sound Physicians.

Links mentioned in episode:

Dartmouth Atlas: https://data.dartmouthatlas.org/

Documentation Rules: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2023-e-m-descriptors-guidelines.pdf

CPT: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-new-2023-cpt-code-set-includes-burden-reducing-revisions

Dr. Hassaballa discusses a recent study about using noninvasive ventilation for preoxygenation prior to intubation.

Study link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2313680

Dr. Hassaballa shares advice for those students starting medical school.

As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games enter their final week, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how wonderful it is to watch.

Just as important as battling critical illness, the battle against an ignoble death is crucial in the ICU. Dr. Hassaballa reflects.

As an Intensivist, I wage multiple battles in the ICU. In this latest episode, I reflect on what those battles are.

In this latest episode of Journal Club, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the latest evidence regarding stress ulcer prophylaxis.

Article link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2404245

CMS has proposed another cut in physician reimbursement. Really?

Dr. Hassaballa discusses a devastating case of toxic shock syndrome, and its pathology and pathophysiology.