Cancer

5 Things About Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world; yet recent research shows most people know very little about the disease. Did you know that more people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer?

Patient Story

Palliative Care: Helping Patients Live Their Best Lives

Lynn’s husband Steve was diabetic and diagnosed with end stage renal disease 11 years ago. Without warning, Steve’s condition turned critical three years ago. Desperate for guidance and strength, Lynn was connected to April and the Palliative Care team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Healthy Living

Losing More Than Sleep

Everybody suffers occasionally from not getting enough sleep. But a lack of sleep can do more than just make you feel tired the next day. Chronic sleep problems can be a contributing factor to more serious health problems.

For Professionals

BJC Physician Leadership Series - CME Credit Provided

For Professionals

Physician Communication Workshop - CME credit provided

This is Year 3 of workshops to improve communication between physicians and patients or, as in this year, between physicians. The case under review is a real one from MBMC. Four different physicians gave four different prognoses and treatment plans to the patient and family—with disastrous consequences. Patients and families frequently complain to me about the lack of a single coherent plan—a single voice—from the physicians. Lack of communication between physicians at best just makes us look foolish or incompetent; at worst it leads to poor medicine.

This workshop is designed to help us avoid this problem. We hope to develop practical solutions based on suggestions from you. That’s why it’s so important for you to sign up and participate. Give us your experience and wisdom.