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Researchers: Palliative Care an Overlooked Global Health Priority 

Hospice News

Meanwhile, only about 14% of patients in need of palliative care receive it, globally, the BMJ article indicated. Moreover, 95% will have at least one chronic condition, and 80% will have multiple, the National Council on Aging reported.

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Dialysis vs Conservative Management for Older Adults: Manju Kurella Tamura, Susan Wong, & Maria Montez-Rath

GeriPal

Eric 00:13 And, Alex, I am very excited today because there was an awesome article on Annals on conservative management versus dialysis. Eric 11:50 I also have to ask, because we will have a link to this article. One of my favorite articles. Would you mind just describing what you did in that article? This is Eric Widera.

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Advocacy Program Pushes for Improved Pediatric Hospice, Respite, Palliative Care

Hospice News

The program assists with business aspects such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, board structures and member development and guidance on how to apply for nonprofit status, Cottor stated. The program is designed to help foster growth of pediatric hospice, palliative and respite homes by establishing a network of support.

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The postcode lottery of care must end: our statement on today’s BBC News article

Together for Short Lives

This morning, BBC News published a hugely important article, showing how many families across the country caring for severely disabled children cannot access the continuing care they qualify for because of where they live.

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Find Expert Elder Care Articles Easily – with Our Easy-to-Use Search Tool

Elder Care Matters

The post Find Expert Elder Care Articles Easily with Our Easy-to-Use Search Tool appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com. Unlock a Wealth of Elder Care Information with Our Easy-to-Use Search Tool.

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Are Nurses the Worst Patients? 

Daily Nurse

As stated in a 2021 Medscape article by Diane M. ” As the authors of the BMJ article share, doctors’ “medical self” and professional identity are so strong that it’s difficult to relinquish control and assume the role of patient. ” Case in point.

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Grief Literacy – What is it?

Life & Death Matters

I was given a few research article, but other than that, I hadn’t really come across it that often. When I was asked to write this blog post, I didn’t know much about the term ‘grief literacy’! Once I did a bunch of reading, I feel I have a much better grasp on the subject. […] The post Grief Literacy – What is it?

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