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Breast Cancer Patients Often Lack Access to Palliative Care

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Non-Hispanic Black, Latino, American Indian and Asian or Pacific Islander patients with metastatic breast cancer were less likely to receive this care than white patients from 2004 to 2020, the study found. Additionally, palliative care utilization can reduce family caregiver burnout and burden. “It’s

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

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healthcare system. They also can specialize in providing care for specific populations, from birth to geriatrics. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) endorsed a position statement on the DNP degree in 2004, declaring it the most appropriate entry-to-practice degree for APRNs in the U.S.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

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Summary Transcript Summary What does the future hold for geriatrics? Historically, answers generally lamented the ever increasing need for geriatrics without a corresponding growth in the number of specialists in the field. On today’s podcast, we are going to do a deep dive on the future of geriatrics with three amazing guests.

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How Hospice Supports Families

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Since the healthcare system first started keeping track of this in the 70s, most people died in hospitals. In: Huria A, Balducci L, editors: Geriatric Oncology: Treatment, Assessment, and Management. 2004 Dec 1;161(12):2257-62. More and more people are choosing to die at home. References. Ferrell B, Mazanec P. Family Caregivers.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

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I worked in that sector for three years until 2004 when I was hired by the American Association of Poison Control Centers as a Research Associate. Once I was certified, I spent the next six years managing cases over the phone, advising the public and healthcare professionals about how to manage poisonings and suspected poisonings.

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