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John Mandrola

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Heart rhythm doc, writer for @Medscape, host of This Week in Cardiology podcast, editor of Sensible Medicine. The more you see, the harder medicine gets.
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Do not Relegate Palliation

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By John Mandrola
| Sensible Medicine Newsletter
Adam’s post yesterday stirred me to write about the words and intentions doctors use. Do read his column. I’ve read it three times. The story centers on the care of an elderly man nearing end-of-life. These are the hardest treatment decisions I make—bar none. I blame innovation. When I started Medicine, end-of-life decisions were easier because there was so much less to do. Now, there is almost always something to do.
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Jun 26, 2026 This Week in Cardiology Podcast

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By John Mandrola
| Medscape Verified
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Can you trust your doctor?

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By Vinay Prasad, Adam Cifu, John Mandrola
| Sensible Medicine Newsletter
A first, second, and third opinion
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