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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

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Khai Nguyen: As a National Medical Director at CHAP, I draw from the clinical experiences I’ve been so fortunate to have as a geriatrician, mostly in the community care setting. Additionally, I draw on my own personal experience as a caregiver to my older adult father, which started when I was twelve.

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Palliative Researcher Oliver: Family Caregivers Are Also Patients

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In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver. Louis, is currently researching behavioral interventions to enhance the lives of caregivers for family members with advanced illnesses. You’ve personally been a caregiver yourself.

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Do You Need to Learn Hospice GIP Documentation? [Expert Tips]

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Caregiver Not Skilled to Provide Care : GIP care may be necessary when caregivers cannot adequately meet the patient’s needs. Respite care is not the same as GIP. End-of-Life Care: GIP is NOT used for a patient who is imminently dying and can be managed at home.