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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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. Understanding the Role of Social Workers in Hospice Care Social workers in hospice care possess a unique set of skills that complement the medical care provided.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 8, 2021

We have social workers available on staff to help facilitate the execution of end-of-life documents and wills. Living wills are records of a person’s wishes for medical treatment towards the end of life. . A living trust with a durable power of attorney for finances is critical for someone who has a life-limiting illness.

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Seasons Hospice

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Palliative care teams often include doctors, nurses, social workers as well as counselors who specialize in spiritual and emotional support. Palliative care teams are composed of doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals who provide round-the-clock care. Why Choose Palliative Over Curative?

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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. So you don’t have to have the piece of paper that says, I appoint so-and-so only if you want to go outside the legal of the default characterizations, but you have to have a legal document.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 27, 2023

They include living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare. These can include social workers, counselors, support groups, and grief and bereavement counseling therapists. What are advance directives, and how do they help maintain dignity in end-of-life care?

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2022

So what we’re talking about here are living wills, right? Bob: I want to separate palliative care, which is a medical healthcare, nursing doctors, pharmacists, social workers from specialty palliative care. I feel like that’s what you’re really saying because an advance directive includes surrogate designation.

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