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Ira Byock

@irabyock.bsky.social
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hospice and palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care for people living with serious medical conditions. Emeritus professor of medicine and community & family medicine at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. IraByock.org

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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Strategic proposals to tackle big problems often die of defeatism. Talking with Chris Comeaux about the crisis in US hospice care was a dose of optimism. He understands that defeatism is self-fulfilling. We can do this! lnkd.in/g7TgER4B
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New TCNtalks Episode: "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. | Teleios Collaborative Network
New TCNtalks Episode: "A Strategic Path Forward for Hospice and Palliative Care with Dr. Ira Byock" Is hospice care losing its way? After months of deep reflection, Dr. Ira Byock voices his concern—...
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
From USA Today www.usatoday.com/story/entert... How cool is this?!
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Hillary Lum @hdaylum.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Ready for download! This thoughtful piece by Dr Byock @irabyock.bsky.social describes a way forward for #hospice and #palliative care. #hpm #meded @palliativemreports.bsky.social @j-palliativemed.bsky.social
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Hospice & palliative Care are at a crossroads. Uneven quality and corporate greed threaten its future. We can’t look away — we need a four-part strategic path forward. #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthPolicy 🔗https://rb.gy/lk5jww
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The hills are alive with the sound of music!
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The hills that border our neighborhood here in Missoula are currently resplendent with wildflowers - especially the Arrowleaf Balsams. It’s also a banner year for Meadowlarks. The hills are alive with the sound of music.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
it's true... It's at once wonderful and odd to think that I've been leaning into hospice and palliative care since the late 1970s.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
The saying “90% of life is showing up” rings true. I’ve found that the other 10% involves arriving with good intentions.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Holidays gatherings are often joyous, but let’s face it, sometimes conversations with relatives and friends can be fraught. Remember, you can only take care of your side of any relationship.
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Ira Byock @irabyock.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
It's great to be here! Bluesky is a breath of fresh air.
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