My Vision:
Palliative Care As the Standard of Care for All Patients with Serious Illness
Inspired by my mother's journey through serious illness and the complexities of the health system, as a specialist physician in hospice and palliative medicine, I aim to improve the lives of patients and their loved ones and teach other clinicians how to do the same.
Palliative Care is
Whole-Person Care... for Life
The philosophy and practice of palliative care is a holistic approach to living well in the face of serious illness right from the moment of diagnosis. Palliative care is comprehensive care that empowers patients to live their lives fully for as long as they want, living life on their own terms.
Palliative care is seeing beyond the disease to understand the entirety of the person, their values, lived experience, hopes, and fears, in the context of their home and community. The aim is to understand the person, to center on what is important, and to bring that to bear through clear communication and the practice of common-sense, innovative, and evidence-based medicine.
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Palliative care isn't just about living long... it's about living well too.
Hire Me As Your Speaker
Offer a wealth of knowledge on hospice and palliative care philosophy and practice, and its benefits for patients, loved ones, healthcare professionals, and society.
Provide insight and best practices for advanced care planning and documentation to ensure patient wishes are known across the healthsystem
Equip patients, loved ones, and healthcare professionals with knowledge and skills to navigate complex medical decision-making and the health system
My Reviews
Louie
Karl is amazing. He spoke with precision and made a difference at a conference he spoke at. Will definitely will be hiring him again!
Cheryl
Dr. Bezak's presentation was an absolute game-changer! His expertise in palliative care and advanced care planning truly shone through.
Jeremy
Dr. Bezak's presentation was awesome! His down-to-earth approach made complex topics easy to understand. The bit on compassionate caregiving really hit home for our providers.