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What Are The Goals Of Palliative Care?

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Quality Matters Palliative care, a specialized medical approach focused on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses, has a long and rich history that spans centuries. The modern palliative care movement has gained significant momentum in recent decades.

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NHPCO Welcomes Congressional Reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

NHPCO

For Immediate Release July 12, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Network (HAN) are pleased to support the reintroduction of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA) in the U.S.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

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There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what hospice care is and what it does. A study conducted by the Journal of Palliative Medicine found that many hospice patients still hold significant misperceptions regarding hospice’s role in their care. . They help patients with tasks like brushing teeth, washing hair, etc.

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