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Dementia is the leading cause of death in England. 90% of those polled for their opinion and knowledge in a recent survey did not know that fact. Other findings from over 2000 people include:
- Only 42% knew that dementia is a terminal condition
- Only 51% understood that palliative care can...
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Two senators, one republican and one democrat, from two states are working together to try to pass the Provider Training in Palliative Care Act. It would give National Health Service Corps members the ability to train in palliative care while deferring their service. Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada...
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In an article published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers state that “Psychoactive substance use may be risky for adults with functional impairments.” Those who reported impairment were also more likely to report taking prescription opioids, tranquilizers/sedatives, and using...
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Jessica Geiger is a Clinical Pharmacist in Palliative Care at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Here she provides some guidelines on how to advocate… for yourself, for your patients. Collaborating with colleagues is another way to up your game and improve. Another way? Learning.
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Current palliative care specialist capacity is limited
While palliative care has recently experienced growth and increased penetration in the health care, the growth of the palliative care workforce has yet to meet demand. There is an existing shortage of palliative care clinicians (physicians...
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“Palliative care” is a misunderstood term. What is it? Why, and which, patients need it? How can practitioners get the message across that palliative care can help? Jessica Geiger-Hayes, a clinical pharmacist in palliative care, helps to clear up misinformation, and misgivings.
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"But we CAN gentle that journey using a patient- and family-centric approach, by providing aggressive body, mind, and soul support for those affected by a serious and life-limiting illness," says Senior PAINWeek faculty, and palliative care expert, Mary Lynn McPherson. "November is our opportunity...
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Noted key opinion leader Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, BCPS, CPE, answers our questions about what’s happening now in pharmacotherapy, palliative care, and opioid therapy.
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Frank Ferris, MD, executive director of palliative medicine, research and education at Ohio Health, outlines how the tools of palliative care can advance the cause of managing pain associated with advanced illness.
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Newswise — Terminally ill patients who request that physicians make decisions on their behalf are more likely to receive aggressive treatments in the weeks before they die, according to a Rutgers study.
The study, published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, is the first to examine if...