Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A lack of trust and cultural competence are two factors fueling disparities in advance care planning and palliative care among underserved African American communities. Black populations have long-faced a history of racism that has affected the ways they access and receive care, according to a recent study.
Hospice News
MARCH 4, 2024
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Seasons Hospice
MARCH 26, 2023
Is There A Length Of Time For Palliative Care? Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, stress, and pain of serious illnesses. It helps individuals live as comfortably as possible during their illness by managing physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of care.
Hospice News
JANUARY 22, 2024
Addressing hospice misconceptions among underserved groups Hospice providers have faced an ongoing struggle to communicate and define the scope of their interdisciplinary services not only to terminally ill patients, but also referring clinicians across the continuum.
Traditions Health
APRIL 15, 2024
There are several legal and medical forms you can use to help capture your wishes — from advance directives and living wills to physician orders for life-sustaining treatment and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. Find more resources to help you in your home, health, hospice, or palliative care journey.
1-800-HOSPICE
DECEMBER 21, 2021
While most patients in hospice make an advance directive stating a preference to not be resuscitated or intubated, this is not a requirement. Here we explore this choice and how it affects hospice care. In emergency situations, EMTs won’t take the time to read a living will. What is a DNR? What is a DNI? Conclusion.
Seasons Hospice
JUNE 27, 2023
Offering Palliative Care Services Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, including those nearing the end of their lives. What are advance directives, and how do they help maintain dignity in end-of-life care?
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