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How to ‘Sell’ Palliative Care to Health System Partners

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“I think the industry as a whole, just health care in general, is recognizing palliative care and it is built into a lot of the metrics — cost-saving metrics. Enhanced care coordination … supports improved patient outcomes, fewer duplicated services and reduced health care costs,” Davis said in an email.

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Preventable and Aggressive Care for Cancer Patients: To the Bitter End

AJN Off the Charts

The authors concluded that this highlights “the need for cancer care programs to implement evidence-based interventions to better manage cancer treatment complications, such as uncontrolled pain, in outpatient and ambulatory settings.” This sounds a lot like palliative care to me.

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What Services Does Hospice Provide?

Seasons Hospice

If you have a loved one dealing with a life-limiting illness, you may be wondering, “what services does hospice provide?” There’s a lot of confusion surrounding what hospice care is and what it does. Keep reading to learn more about the services Seasons Hospice provides to our patients.

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What Are The Goals Of Palliative Care?

Seasons Hospice

The Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, religious institutions played a significant role in providing palliative care. Monasteries and religious orders established hospices to care for the sick and dying, offering a sanctuary for those in their final days. Christopher’s Hospice in London.

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How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?

Seasons Hospice

It helps to manage symptoms, control pain, and improve the quality of life for those who are facing a terminal illness. Palliative care also enables patients and their families to make informed decisions about end-of-life care. The post How is Palliative Care Considered Compassionate?