Updates & Insights
Here’s the latest from our team: new research and peer-reviewed publications to podcast appearances, tools, and behind-the-scenes updates. This is where we share what we’re learning, building, and exploring to improve how people navigate high-stakes conversations.
End of Life University Podcast with Dr. Karen Wyatt
Dr. Toby Campbell recently joined the End-of-Life University Podcast with host Dr. Karen Wyatt for a conversation about organ donation, end-of-life care, and the importance of navigating difficult conversations with clarity and compassion.
Journal of Oncology Practice: Why Patients Misunderstand Prognosis
Findings show that limited discussion of scan results contributes to misunderstanding, and introduces a simple question to improve patient clarity and shared decision-making.
Patient Education and Counseling: Making Space for End-of-Life Conversations
Analysis of real oncology visits reveals how critical discussions about prognosis are often skipped—and how small shifts can open the door to more meaningful dialogue.
Supportive Care in Cancer: Improving Clinical Trial Conversations
A pilot randomized controlled trial showing that the TrialTalk method increases patient consent for clinical trials by improving clarity in decision-making conversations.
Dr. Toby Campbell Featured on WPR’s The Larry Meiller Show
Dr. Toby Campbell joins Wisconsin Public Radio’s The Larry Meiller Show to discuss the organ donation process alongside fellow UW Health physicians. The conversation highlights the importance of advance planning and family communication when considering organ donation, along with broader insights into end-of-life decision-making.
WTMJ Conversations: Dr. Toby Campbell Takes You Inside the Lives of Oncologists and Organ Recovery Specialists (Copy)
Dr. Toby Campbell is a Professor in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Palliative Care at The Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He talked with WTMJ’sLibby Collins about subjects ranging from how a doctor prepares to tell a patient their condition is terminal, to why many patients refuse palliative care, to the race to get donor organs surgically implanted into recipients before it’s too late.
Dr. Toby Campbell on Compassion & Courage: Communicating in High-Stakes Moments
Hear from Dr. Toby Campbell on the Compassion & Courage podcast as he explores what it takes to communicate with clarity and compassion when the stakes are high. Drawing from his work in palliative care, Dr. Campbell shares practical insights on delivering difficult news, building meaningful rapport, and staying present in the moments that matter most.