Adobe Hospice & Home Health

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hospice Care for Pancreatic Cancer: Providing Comfort in End-Stage Disease Understanding Pancreatic Cancer Progression Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to its subtle symptoms and aggressive nature. Unfortunately, this often leads to a terminal prognosis. The median survival rate for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer is approximately 3 to 6 months The post Providing Comfort in End-Stage Pancreatic Cancer appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s hospice leaders need to take a wide view into the range of challenges facing their interdisciplinary care teams, according to Dr. Andrew Mayo, chief medical officer at St. Croix Hospice. Mayo joined St. Croix Hospice in 2014 as an associate medical director. The Minnesota-headquartered hospice provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G.

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HopeHealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Palliative care is one of medicine’s fastest-growing specialties, which means it will soon be available in more settings. Here’s a guide. The post Hospital, clinic, home: Understanding the settings of palliative care appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Palliative care clinicians in health systems can apply research to lobby administrators for additional resources. In doing so, they may get a profile boost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliative care’s reputation grew during the pandemic, with more patients and health care organizations recognizing its benefits and value. Stakeholders can leverage this in discussions with organization leaders, according to Dr.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. While these changes enhance the role of NPs and allow them to practice to the full extent of their training, they also introduce legal and ethical challenges that NPs must navigate to mitigate liability risks.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are at the forefront of healthcare, blending clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient care. Their scope of practice is rich and diverse, encompassing everything from diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions to conducting health assessments and prescribing medications. By embracing a holistic approach, they not only focus on physical health but also emphasize emotional and mental well-being.

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Home With Help

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As our loved ones age, ensuring they have the care they need becomes a priority. Many families consider 24/7 in-home care as a way to provide support while allowing their loved ones to remain in the comfort of home. But how do you know when it’s time to consider round-the-clock care? This guide will explore the signs, benefits, and reasons why 24/7 care might be the best solution for aging loved ones.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing The bispectral index (BIS) is used to monitor, analyze and process a patient's electroencephalogram during sedation to produce a number, the BIS score. This number, values from 0 to 100, is used as an indicator of the depth of sedation.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) may soon opt to file an antitrust lawsuit to block the acquisition of Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED) by the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum. Bloomberg first reported the news, based on comments from unnamed traders who were reportedly knowledgeable about the deal. This comes on heels of a “last rights” meeting between the DOJ and the two companies to advocate for sealing the deal.

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SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This episode features Professor Raymond Voltz (Department of Palliative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Center for Integrated Oncology Aachen Bonn Cologne Duesseldorf (CIO ABCD), Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Center for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany) What is already known about the topic?

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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