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Keys to Discussing ‘Hard Realities’ in Pediatric Advance Care Planning Conversations

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Researchers reviewed electronic medical record data for nearly 2,000 adolescents and young adults who died between 2003 and 2019. When their last documented goals of care were evaluated, 69% of these patients chose care that focused on palliation, the study found. And then that just really throws a wrench into the communications.”

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18 best books for nurses about grief, death and loss

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18 best books for nurses about grief, death and loss. Processing grief can be a significant challenge to those directly experiencing loss and their loved ones. Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill. When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanithi.

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Palliative Care in India: M.R. Rajagopal

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Rajagopal (goes by “Raj”), one of the pioneers of palliative care in India. Raj is an anesthesiologist turned palliative care doctor. He is also author of the book, “ Walk with the Weary: Lessons in Humanity in Health Care ,” and was featured in this Atlantic article. Social pain and loneliness. Community-based palliative care networks .

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Hospice CEO, Chief Compliance Officer Collaborations Key to Quality

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That year, Roa took the helm at Avow Hospice, overseeing the growth of its palliative and hospice programs, along with its pediatric grief and veterans programs. Ervin joined Avow Hospice in 2003, working in various clinical and non-clinical roles.

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