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JR Pickett
Emergency and EMS physician, battalion surgeon for a Special Forces battalion, and cadre for the Ridge Healer Program, with expertise in prolonged field care, operational medicine, and decision support for medics in austere environments.
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Jan 12, 2026
• 46min
PFC Podcast 261: Stop teaching Palliative Care
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Jennifer Gurney, a trauma and burn surgeon, and JR Pickett, an EMS physician and battalion surgeon, dive into the complexities of end-of-life care in austere settings. They argue against traditional palliative care terminology, highlighting its potential to mislead and jeopardize care effectiveness. Key discussions include the moral injuries faced by medics making early futility calls and the need for training that balances ethical considerations with practical skills. They also emphasize the importance of supporting medics post-decision and the use of mortality reviews for improving care systems.
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