On this weeks GeriPal podcast , we have invited Muriel Gillick to discuss the state of our current health care system for older adults as they journey through our health care system. Dr. Gillick is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, geriatrician, and palliative care clinician. She is also an author of multiple books, including one that will be coming out in October called " Old and Sick in America: The Journey Through the Health Care System ." Here is a link to an article about blacklisting performers by the House Un-Amarican Activities Committee in the 1950's (including Pete Seeger). *Update 12/5/17 - the book is now out, follow this link * GeriPal Podcasts can be found on: iTunes Google Play Music Soundcloud Stitcher by: Eric Widera (@ewidera) ----------------- Transcript of the podcast: Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric. Alex: This is Alex. Eric: And Alex, who's our guest today? Alex: Today, we