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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Another key to reducing adverse events is increasing education around medication management at the end of life, McPherson stated. Nearly half (45.7%) of these patients had more than one adverse drug event.

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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

During the time that Chinn’s family was receiving care at Suncoast, the hospice was also caring for Terry Schiavo, whose story captivated much of the nation in 2005. In the backdrop of these personal events, hangs the Schiavo case. Families are not always in agreement with what’s the best plan of care.

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A Human Rights based approach to Palliative Care: Towards Solutions for Public Health Palliative Care

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

Call for Abstracts now open Abstracts are invited which present research findings or methodological contributions under the Research Seminar themes below, Public Health Palliative Care Compassionate Communities Death and grief literacy Engaging and working with patients, informal caregivers and citizens to shape palliative and end of life care, (..)

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A Life’s Passion Shared

The Bucket-List Blog

Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living. He felt it would show others that you can still contribute, even in this chapter of life. Art Show: A One-Night Exhibit and Social Event.

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One More Family Christmas

The Bucket-List Blog

Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living. A staff member knew someone locally who plays Santa at events, and he agreed to help us. We found donors and volunteers to help.

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Group ACP and Equity: Sarah Nouri, Hillary Lum, LJ Van Scoy

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Our guests today present an important rejoinder to the argument that we should refocus away from advance care planning (ACP). Did the caregiver feel heard and understood? Group visits are one way of reaching diverse communities to which advance care planning has not traditionally been targeted.

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A Special Thank You to LWH Listeners and Readers!

Living With Hospice

When we started this endeavor 15 months ago, if you would have asked me what I would consider success in this endeavor, I would have told you, "Well, our goal is to help as many people as we can, especially those folks who are knee deep in an end of life situation, either as a patient or as a caregiver. And I didn't see it.