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Palliative and end of life care as a human right

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This blog does not intend to revisit this pathway, but to raise awareness that as healthcare professionals, we have and always will have only one chance to get it right in palliative and end of life care. What is Palliative and End of Life Care? The Cornerstone of Humanity. Dame Cecily Saunders.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospice News

Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024. Now’s the time to make sure your entire book of business isn’t tied to one source. But it goes both ways.

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How Psychedelics Could Change Palliative Care

Hospice News

The focus to date has been concentrated on three areas: mental health, palliative and end-of-life care. Right-to-Try” laws are also on the books in 41 states and federally. Most psychedelics actually have a potential to be supportive in the palliative care world, for the client and for the caregivers.

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Ethical Dilemmas in End of Life & Challenges Nurses Overcome

Hospice Nurse Hero

In this article, we’ll explore some common ethical dilemmas in end of life care faced by hospice nurses, and I’ll share personal stories that shed light on how to navigate these challenging situations with grace and integrity. After careful consideration and consultation with the hospice team, we developed a plan.

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Ep.18: BK Books with Barbara Karnes: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum

Home Care Pulse

I’m the senior nurse educator at H C P, Speaker 1 ( 00:25 ): And you’re listening to Vision, the podcast for leaders and forward thinkers in the care industry. Today we’ll be discussing the importance of unifying the care continuum for end of life care. Speaker 3 ( 00:38 ): Hi, glad to be here.

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Providing Hospice Cares in a Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine

Hospice 101

Hospice Social Workers, Hospice Chaplains and even Hospice Aides are now being asked to work from home, calling in and checking on patients via phone, while many hospices are even laying off team members. The basic hospice belief and philosophy is to provide end of life cares encompassing the Mind, the Body, and the Spirit.

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Influence of Hospital Culture on Intensity of Care: Liz Dzeng

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary One of the things I love about Liz Dzeng’s work is the way in which it draws upon, echoes, and advances our understanding of the influence of culture on the end of life experience. Eric and I are joined today on this podcast by Anne Kelly palliative care social worker to discuss these issues with Liz.