Hospice News
JANUARY 24, 2023
The clinician notifications led to increased advance care planning rates among 5.2% Researchers plan to dig further into the patient data to determine whether machine learning can yield similar results with palliative care referrals or impact awareness, education and communication regarding care options, according to Parikh.
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 10, 2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) CNAs provide basic care to patients, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and daily activities. They may also take vital signs and ensure the patient’s environment is safe and comfortable. They can prescribe medications, diagnose diseases, and provide treatment plans.
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Hospice News
APRIL 11, 2023
AccentCare is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Advent International that provides hospice, palliative care, personal care, non-medical services, home health, care management and high-acuity home care.
GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Janet is the author of the 4th edition of the book Comprehensive Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer, along with co-authors Molly Collins and BR Daubman. This book is terrific, truly comprehensive, and is a go to resource for when I’m “stuck” taking care of patients with cancer. .
Seasons Hospice
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Hospice care is a type of medical care focused on providing comfort, symptom relief, and psychological support to individuals and their families facing terminal illnesses. Hospices provide palliative care that focuses on improving the quality of life for those with serious illnesses. What Are The Goals Of Hospice Care?
Living With Hospice
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Okay, another sign to look for is a change in their vital signs. As a person approaches death, and we're talking active dying now, their vital signs will get a little goofy. As a dying person's energy levels are reduced, they may not be able to spend as much energy or effort physically responding as they once did.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A health services researcher and palliative care physician, Amber lauds the ability of simulation studies to isolate one variable in a study. Being a palliative care physician, the one that came immediately to mind was Knocking on Heaven’s Door. The vital sign tracings are very, very worrisome.
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