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Hospice Care For Kidney Failure

Melodia Hospice

End-stage renal disease, often known as kidney disease, requires specialist end-of-life care. Hospice for kidney failure provides symptom treatment, aid with daily duties, emotional support, and relief for primary caregivers to improve patients’ quality of life.

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Automated Orders Improve Palliative Care Access

Hospice News

More hospitalized patients can receive earlier palliative care if a provider programs automated orders into the electronic medical record (EMR). By using this process, researchers at Penn Medicine increased palliative care consultation rates in the hospital to 43.9%, up from 16.6%, according to a study published today in JAMA.

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Provider Partnerships Driving Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

An increasingly diverse base of health care providers have taken an interest in the palliative care space, a trend that could be indicative of how strategic growth is taking shape in the field. As they build out their palliative care programs, many of these organizations are pursuing partnerships to foster coordination and growth.

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Acute Kidney Injury vs. Chronic Kidney Disease

Traditions Health

Acute Kidney Injury vs. Chronic Kidney Disease Kidney failure is a condition that occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to function effectively. Kidney failure can be caused by two distinct illnesses: acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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Palliative Care For Kidney Failure

Melodia Hospice

You are not the only one going through this, do not worry; palliative care can help. Palliative care is appropriate for … Palliative Care For Kidney Failure Read More » The post Palliative Care For Kidney Failure appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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VyncaCare CEO Schulte: Redesign Serious Illness Care for Patients’ Changing Needs

Hospice News

The needs of today’s seriously ill patients necessitates the development of new, longitudinal care models that integrate the patient-centered principles of hospice and palliative care, Dr. Darren Schulte, CEO of VyncaCare, told Hospice News. After my residency, I went to work for my first health care technology company.

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Dehydration and End-of-life Care

Hospice of the North Coast

It is important to understand how hydration and dehydration impact end-of-life care. Urinary and kidney problems: Prolonged or repeated bouts of dehydration can cause urinary tract infections, kidney stones and even kidney failure. Hydration & The Hospice Patient. Common Causes Of Dehydration.