Dying With Dignity | New Amsterdam | MD TV
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Max Goodwin creates a palliative care unit at New Amsterdam to improve end-of-life care for neglected patients, overcoming funding challenges and securing a charitable donation to establish the unit, eventually naming it the Aussie Cobb Palliative Care Wing.
Insights
- Max Goodwin prioritizes patient care over hospital metrics, as seen when he uncovers the truth behind Miss Harris's transfer, highlighting the importance of advocating for individual well-being in the face of systemic pressures.
- The creation of the Aussie Cobb Palliative Care Wing showcases the power of perseverance and collaboration in healthcare, demonstrating that with determination and teamwork, significant advancements in patient care can be achieved even in the face of financial challenges.
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Summary
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"Max Goodwin transforms end-of-life care"
- Max Goodwin, the medical director at New Amsterdam, discovers that a patient, Miss Harris, was transferred to their hospital because her body is rejecting a new heart, and the previous hospital wanted to keep their mortality rates low.
- New Amsterdam's medical director, Max Goodwin, decides to create a palliative care unit to improve end-of-life care for patients who have been neglected by the system.
- Max Goodwin faces challenges in securing funding for the palliative care unit, including a failed attempt to secure a donation from a wealthy donor, Ozzie Cobb.
- Despite financial setbacks, Max Goodwin successfully establishes the palliative care unit with the help of the hospital staff and a last-minute charitable donation.
- The palliative care unit is officially named the Aussie Cobb Palliative Care Wing, marking a significant achievement for New Amsterdam and improving end-of-life care for patients.
