About this episode

This episode honors the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder through a curated collection of his reflections and stories in palliative care.

In this special tribute episode of Palliative Matters, guest host Dr. Gerald Harriman and Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon honor the life and legacy of Dr. John Mulder—founder of the podcast, pioneer of palliative medicine, mentor, musician, and friend. Through a curated “greatest hits” collection, listeners hear Dr. Mulder in his own words as he reflects on his journey into palliative care, shares powerful patient stories, and illustrates the importance of relational, values-based medicine. Interwoven...

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Host: Dr. Gerald Harriman

Guest: Dr. Patrick Fitzgibbon

Topics covered

• palliative medicine
• legacy
• patient stories
• relational medicine
• values-based care

Keywords

• palliative care
• Dr. John Mulder
• patient stories
• relational medicine
• healthcare legacy

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Organizations: Palliative Matters

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