Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. Social workers are advocates for patient-centered care,” Bleiberg told Hospice News.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Yael 10:34 More like a living will kind of a thing. And importantly, our social worker, Aunt Kelly, actually does a search and I would say 75% of the time she finds somebody maybe even higher than that, finds somebody who’s actually a surrogate. To have a social worker who’s dedicated in many places.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Palliative care is a type of medical treatment that helps to improve the quality of life for people living with serious illnesses. Palliative care teams often include doctors, nurses, social workers as well as counselors who specialize in spiritual and emotional support. What Is Palliative Care?

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GeriPal

APRIL 4, 2024

Eric: Initially it started with living wills back in the early-1970s development of durable-powered attorneys for healthcare. That’s really hard to do just because under our hospital system, and a lot of people don’t have a doctor who’s known them very well. Bernie: So let me flip it around.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2022

So what we’re talking about here are living wills, right? Susan: Thanks so much, Alex. Alex: And we have returning, Bob Arnold, who is a palliative care doctor at the University of Pittsburgh. Welcome back, Bob. Bob: Thank you. Welcome back, Rebecca. Rebecca: Thanks for having us. Rebecca: Thanks for having us. Welcome back, Sean.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

Offering Palliative Care Services Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses, including those nearing the end of their lives. They include living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare. It addresses physical symptoms, emotional distress, and spiritual concerns.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

There is a lively debate going on in academic circles about the value of Advance Care Planning (ACP). And I think social workers, advanced practitioners, nurses, really feel comfortable giving functional prognoses more so than time-based prognoses. Summary Transcript Summary. Delighted to have you on our podcast. Totally agree.

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