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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 Are The Goals Of Palliative Care?

Seasons Hospice

The Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, religious institutions played a significant role in providing palliative care. Monasteries and religious orders established hospices to care for the sick and dying, offering a sanctuary for those in their final days. Christopher’s Hospice in London.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, you may be wondering, “what services does hospice provide?” There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what hospice care is and what it does. Keep reading to learn more about the services Seasons Hospice provides to our patients.

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Preventable and Aggressive Care for Cancer Patients: To the Bitter End

AJN Off the Charts

The authors concluded that this highlights “the need for cancer care programs to implement evidence-based interventions to better manage cancer treatment complications, such as uncontrolled pain, in outpatient and ambulatory settings.” This sounds a lot like palliative care to me. Nearly 10% of the 1.5

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How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?

Seasons Hospice

It helps to manage symptoms, control pain, and improve the quality of life for those who are facing a terminal illness. Palliative care also enables patients and their families to make informed decisions about end-of-life care. The post How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?