Rev. Denah Joseph, Chaplain and Associate Director UCSF Palliative Care Service, reflects on the domains of religion, spirituality, and culture in the care of the seriously ill. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29716]

Dr. Rebecca Sudore, Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF, explains that the goal of advanced care planning is to make sure that the medical care a person gets is the medical care that is in line with her or his life goals and values and to prepare people and their loved ones to make informed choices based on what is most important. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29715]

Serious illness and end of life care has changed. People live longer and death often comes after years of serious, chronic illness. Dr. Steven Pantilat, UCSF Professor of Medicine, explains that the challenge is to help people achieve the best possible quality of life for as long as possible, consistent with their goals and preferences Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29714]

Dr. George Rutherford discusses the general concepts of disease emergence and re-emergence with specific reference to Ebola virus disease, influenza and anthrax, how we track changing patterns of these diseases around the world and how we approach their diagnosis and control. Influenza in particular is a prototype of an emerging infectious zoonotic disease with complex social and biologic factors that can lead to its epidemic spread. We’ll also discuss personal preparedness and general ideas about how to avoid contact with these diseases. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29292]

On March 11, 2011 a massive earthquake and tsunami led to explosions and meltdowns of multiple reactors at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. These types of radiologic events are rare, but can have serious consequences for the health of individuals and communities. Dr. Brian Savino focuses on the basic terminology, pathophysiology and treatment options regarding radiation exposures to the human body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29291]

If you live with the potential of earthquakes it is important to be prepared. Matthew Springer, UCSF Professor of Medicine, gives specific strategies about how to secure your home, yourself and your pets. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 29289]

Dr. Thomas Neylan, UCSF Professor of psychiatry, explores stress and psychiatric implications of trauma and disasters. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29290]

Lt. Erica Arteseros of the San Francisco Fire Department talks about what people can do in the event of a disaster that overwhelms emergency responders. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29288]

Most people would be surprised to learn that what a caller reports and what an emergency responder finds are often completely different. Dispatchers are the “Time Zero” responders who can correctly interpret a caller’s report into a coherent, timely and effective response. Learn the ins and outs of these calls and how to best help an emergency dispatcher reach their goal of “right response, right location, right every time”. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29287]

Dr. Robert Baron explores why we should care about what we eat - from calories to fiber - and general principles of a healthy diet and lifestyle. He also looks at dietary supplements and they role they play in preventing illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29284]