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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