Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

What separates Hospice from Home Health is the type of medical care the patient receives from each service. For instance, Home Health Care may be considered for rehabilitation or to prevent hospitalization. Hospice is indicated for end of life care for patients with a terminal illness.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

AUGUST 11, 2023

Many have persistent unmet care needs leading to high costs with questionable quality outcomes (Salzberg, et al. Collaborative efforts between clinicians and payers can continue to advance the quality of palliative care and enhance the well-being of patients and their families. Center to Advance Palliative Care (2015).

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Panelists Katie Fitzgerald Jones and Jessica Merlin have no relationships to disclose. Is cancer pain really different? Should we be excluding it?

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