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For the many readers of Pallimed who have not commented before I would really encourage you to break your silence and be proud to say 'long time listener, first time commenter.' Here are some of the reasons why you should comment on blog posts:

1. Comments Are Peer-Review: Discussing a counter-argument to the original post helps balance the viewpoint and encourages the writer and other comments to better define the original point.

2. Comments Make a Community: By contributing you now are part of a small network of Pallimed commenters which provides a foundation for a growing community. Often times the commenters answer each other's questions before any Pallimed writer gets a chance to reply.

3. Comments Guide the Content: Sure blog topics are what we decide to write on, but how we decide to write on is influenced by great comments which open up new areas of interest.

4. Comments Are Currency: Comments help any blog writer realize they are not talking into thin air, which is what it feels like when you first press 'publish post.' And that currency can be cashed in as goodwill from any of the blog writers. If we get a request for more info or a favor from someone who comments often, we will be much more likely to reciprocate.

5. Comments Make a Better, Smarter Blog: Comments often lead to new resources, new links and new insights making the blog a better resource for everyone. Also like a huge crowd sourced editors desk, if you find a broken link, a misspelling, poor grammar, tell us. We'll fix it, then thank you for helping all future readers.(Edit 9/8/10: Found two errors, but no one told me. *Sniff*)

6. Comments Make you a Pallimed Author: Drew started this whole thing, but Thomas Quinn, Lyle Fettig and Christian Sinclair (me) all started out as commenters before becoming formal contributors.
Barriers to Commenting:

-Well now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

-See below.

-A comment doesn't have to be a long counter-point, it can express general agreement, a variation on a theme, a new question, a request for blogging on something different, etc.

-Comment anonymously. Don't say anything inflammatory. Say anything you would be willing to defend on the radio or in court. Talk about things more generally. But using your own name may actually establish you as a thought-leader and for continuity purposes lets us know who is doing the talking. Is anonymous one person or 45 people?

How to Comment on a Blog Post:
Pallimed uses DISQUS for our commenting system and you may likely find it on several other popular sites like NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and MLB.com.  DISQUS allows several sign in options including Facebook, Google, and Twitter.  You can also create a DISQUS account if you comment often or do not want your comments associated with your social networks.  DISQUS also allows for voting up or down comments, which is helpful in letting the cream rise to the top on posts with several comments.  If you are really particularly interested in a post, you can always subscribe to the comments by email located at the very bottom of the post in gray.  DISQUS allows for posting links, videos and pictures, but this will usually be flagged for moderation.  If you comment often, we can add you to the 'Do Not Moderate' list so your comments always go through.

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If you have questions, please email Pallimed editor Christian Sinclair, MD, at christian@pallimed.org.

Last revised June 26, 2013

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Founding Editor:

• Drew Rosielle, MD, FAAHPM (2005-2009)

Editor:

• Christian Sinclair, MD, FAAHPM (2009-2015)

Contributors:

• Amy Clarkson, MD (2009-2012, 2014) 
• Lyle Fettig, MD (2009-2014)
• Lizzy Miles, MA, MSW, LSW (2014-2015)
• Christian Sinclair, MD, FAAHPM (2005-2014)

Writers:

• Dale Lupu, MPH, PhD (2010, 2014)
• Emily Riegel, MD (2013-4)
• Jeanette Ross, MD (2013-4)
• Bruce Scott, MD (2014)
• Allie Shukraft, LCSWA, MSW, MAT (2014)
• Holly Yang, MD, FAAHPM (2010-2012)

Guest Writers:
Past Contributors:

• Brian McMichael, MD (2010-2012)
• Thomas Quinn, APRN (2007-2012)
• Drew Rosielle, MD, FAAHPM (2005-2013)
• Amber Wollesen, MD (2009-2012)

Past Writers:

• John Hennessy (2013)
• Suzana Makowksi, MD, MMM (2010-11, 2013)

Past Guest Writers:

• Renée Berry (2013)
• Rea Ginsberg, LCSW-C (2013)
• Jennifer Linebarger, MD, MPH, FAAP (2013)
• Kristina Newport, MD (2013)
• Earl Quijada, MD (2013)
• Paul Tatum, MD, MSPH (2013)

Past Co-Editors of Arts and Humanities Pallimed Blog 

• Amy Clarkson, MD (2009-2012)
• Amber Wollesen, MD (2009-2012)

Updated January 25, 2015

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DISCLAIMER
This blog is a labor of love whose only mission is educational. Its content is strictly the work of its authors and has no affiliation with or support from any organization or institution. All opinions expressed on this blog are solely those of its authors and do not reflect the opinions of the following organizations or any affiliates:

• Medical College of Wisconsin
• Froedtert Hospital
• Zablocki VA Medical Center
• Veterans Health Administration
• Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
• University of Kansas Medical School
• Yale School of Nursing
• Yale Cancer Center
• Indiana University
• Wishard Health Services
• VNS of Central Indiana
• Fairview Health Services
• University of Minnesota
• San Diego Hospice
• The Institute of Palliative Medicine
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organziation
• KLXmedia
• Journal of Palliative Medicine

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Simple:
All opinions expressed on this blog are probably wrong, and should never be taken as medical advice in any form.


Detailed:
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Update with new blog design to be added soon 3/27/2011

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Update with new blog design to be added soon 3/27/2011

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Update with new blog design to be added soon 3/27/2011

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(updated Apr 2019 - Ed.)

Thanks for your interest in writing for Pallimed. We are always on the lookout for palliative care clinicians who want to help analyze, understand or comment on important news, media and research relevant to our field. Pallimed is one of the leading voices in digital media for hospice and palliative care and we reach over 65,000 people with our Pallimed Network over multiple platforms. Please make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Our writing style is what some might call 'casual academic.' We do the research and the background digging so you get the practical knowledge you can use in the field. We are open to your suggestions for topics of interest, and occasionally request articles from our group of writers.

When you have read all of this and written a post, then submit your article here!

What do you get out of being published on Pallimed?

• Satisfaction that you have contributed to your field
• Your ideas spread to thousands of people (each post usually gets over 1000 page views and is sent to nearly 60,000 people across multiple social media platforms)
• Constructive discussion and commentary on your post 
• 15 seconds of internet fame in a niche medical community
• Potential networking opportunities
• Blogging experience - which has led to tenure advancement, job promotions and speaking engagements 
• Membership in a community of medical social commentators who have really interesting email exchanges
• Automatic invitation to the annual Pallimed Party at the AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly

So if that got you excited, how do you get your post published on Pallimed?

Pre-requisites:

• A strong foundation of hospice and palliative medicine ideas, themes, and knowledge.
• Experience as a healthcare professional in hospice and palliative care. (Non-health care professionals and those health care professionals working outside of hospice and palliative care are welcome to submit ideas, but there is a preference for health care professionals in the field.)

Things that are not required but may be helpful:

• A blog of your own
• A Twitter account

Posts we like: 

• Intelligent without being pretentious
• Witty without being biting
• Relatively recent and relevant
• Entertaining and helpful journal article reviews
• Medium length between 400-800 words

What we do NOT post:
- SEO/link exchange/ghostwritten articles (please stop emailing!)
- Product/book reviews by outside writers
- Very specific stories about one case and what it meant to you as a clinician


What is a good idea for a post?
- Read the Pallimed blogs and that will get you a good idea of the content we are looking for.
- Scan Twitter for the #HPM hashtag and see what people are talking about
- Re-purpose your presentation for journal club into a post
- Catch a song, movie, or book, that makes you reflect upon your work in hospice and palliative medicine?  

Then write a review!  Download our Pallimed Writing Guidelines for details.

If you want to pitch something before you writ, email Christian@pallimed.org with PITCH in the subject line.

If you know what you want to write, or have already written it, then submit it here!

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Update with new blog design to be added soon 3/27/2011

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Update with new blog design to be added soon 3/27/2011

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We love tips.  Do you have a great article you just saw and think it should be shared with the world? We have three great ways for you to contribute to expanding our knowledge base.  And with nearly 50,000 page views per month and over 3,500 subscribers that is a big reach.

1. Submit privately - Email tip@pallimed.org

2. Submit publicly - 2 ways to share your discovery with the world.  Why not post it in public and then we can write it up later.  The reach will be much better this way!

• Submit on Facebook Fan Page - Post a link their with your explanation for a longer write-up on Pallimed
• Submit via Twitter - include either @ctsinclair or @Pallimed with a phrase like 'blog this!"

3. Write it up yourself - see this page for details
We will try to reply to all tips regardless of the medium used to submit, but cannot guarantee a response.

What kind of tips work best?

• Early releases of landmark articles - we respect embargoes despite not being given media credentials
• Articles in major newspapers or upcoming TV shows or films
• Really insightful blog posts about
• Innovative programs utilizing hospice and palliative themes

What kind of tips are probably not effective?

• Local media coverage of hospice fundraisers
• Press releases
• Product placement or promotion material
• Link exchanges requests submitted as tips

Pallimed is reader supported by your comments and by your tips.  Many of the great posts you have read here started as a tip from a reader.