Social determinants of health

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Pope Francis died after celebrating Easter with his congregants. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia Author: Michelle Riba, University of Michigan On the morning of Easter Monday, after [...]

Susan Troyer2025-04-25T01:34:35-05:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: Cancer, Death and Dying, Doctor-patient communication, Doctor-patient relationship, End-of-Life, Meaning, Oncology, Positivity, Psychosocial support, Social determinants of health, Terminal illness|0 Comments

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Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities

Our concern is that a narrowly psychological approach overestimates individuals’ control over their own well-being, while underestimating the role of systemic inequities, including those that [...]

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Social determinants of health

Meaning mattersPope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Refuse to be silentPsychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities

Meaning matters
Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Refuse to be silent
Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities