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The Ask-Tell-Ask Approach in Four Steps

1-800-HOSPICE

Doctors Isaac and Curtis presented this approach as a remedy for challenges in patient care being revealed by current research: The majority of patients in advanced disease states want to know their life expectancy, but only a minority of patients recall having such conversations with their doctors. 2003; 51 (10): 1398-1403.

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Voices: Deanna Heath, VP of Hospice and Palliative Care Services, KanTime

Hospice News

Deanna Heath: I have worked in the post-acute space since 2003 with a focus in hospice. The ability to present customer satisfaction scores, attention to HQRP measures and a means for providing quality hospice services in a cost-effective manner directly impacts those plans.

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AlayaCare Announces Acquisition of Arrow Solutions

AlayaCare

The acquisition of Arrow Solutions’ product and market expertise presents tremendous opportunity for AlayaCare to scale expansion in the US market. The acquisition of Arrow Solutions is the cornerstone of our expansion into the US Medicaid market and beyond,” said Adrian Schauer, AlayaCare CEO & Founder.

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Monkeypox: The Basics for Nurses

AJN Off the Charts

In the US in 2003, 71 cases of monkeypox in six states were traced to pet prairie dogs that had been imported in the “exotic animals” trade.) However, close skin-to-skin contact in sexual encounters when lesions are present will transmit the virus. In addition, reports of “sexual transmission” may be inaccurate.

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Connecting Body & Soul: What I Learned from Marion Woodman

Elaine Mansfield

Notice where you feel less alive or present. Marion Woodman and Elaine, 2003. “Relax your forehead, your eyes, your jaw, your neck, and slowly scan down to your toes.” She spoke slowly and quietly, giving us 10 or 15 minutes to explore our bodies and relax. Breathe into it.”. I left feeling grateful. I had to call on you.”.

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Sleep deprivation and its relationship with the development of postpartum psychosis

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Despite being a credible hypothesis, the limited availability of contemporary research on this subject matter presents challenges in determining whether a history of sleep loss is a clinically meaningful predictor of developing postpartum psychosis and highlights the need for further research before reaching definitive conclusions.

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Analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance on Clinical Trials with Psychedelic Drugs

Healthcare Law Insights blog

CGMP recommendations for investigational drugs intended for phase II and III trials are discussed in the May 2003 guidance “INDs for Phase 2 and 3 Studies; Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Information”. For one, the use of an inert placebo may present a challenge.