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Redefining end-of-life care: Stories of compassion and innovation

02/20/24 at 03:00 AM

Redefining end-of-life care: Stories of compassion and innovationBNN, by Waqas Arain; 2/18/24In the heart of compassionate care and the challenging journey of end-of-life situations, two remarkable healthcare professionals stand out for their dedication and innovative approaches to palliative support. Teresa Hovatter, a Community Liaison with Grane Hospice, and Kirsty Lazenby, an organ donation nurse at Royal Stoke's Critical Care Unit, have each been recognized for their exceptional efforts in providing comfort, dignity, and support to terminally ill patients and their families. Their stories, though distinct, converge on a singular mission: to transform the end-of-life experience into one of peace, understanding, and meaningful closure.

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'A blessing': Sarasota family shares importance of hospice care after losing 5-year-old to cancer

02/20/24 at 01:00 AM

'A blessing': Sarasota family shares importance of hospice care after losing 5-year-old to cancerCBS News 10 Tampa Bay, by Jenny Dean; 2/16/24While the average time in hospice is 70-80 days, some people defy the odds. And that's largely due to the changes in hospice care over the years. A Sarasota family knows how difficult that decision can be. They lost their 5-year-old daughter to cancer and now say hospice care is something they wish they would have gotten sooner.

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Causes and ways of death in patients with head and neck cancer

02/19/24 at 03:00 AM

Causes and ways of death in patients with head and neck cancerJAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg; by Boyd N. van den Besselaar, MD; Aniel Sewnaik, PhD; Arta Hoesseini, MD; et al; 2/15/24 The results of this study potentially illuminate causes and ways of death in patients with HNC and support health care professionals in providing more patient-centered care, particularly for those in the palliative phase.

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Reimagining end-of-life care: Balancing polypharmacy, treatment modification, and quality of life in advanced cancer patients

02/19/24 at 03:00 AM

Reimagining end-of-life care: Balancing polypharmacy, treatment modification, and quality of life in advanced cancer patientsBNN, by Mahnoor Jehangir; 2/15/24In a recent groundbreaking study, researchers have illuminated the complexities surrounding polypharmacy and the prescription of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) to patients at the end of their lives, particularly those battling advanced cancer. This investigation, involving a cohort of 265 older adults, sheds light on the nuanced challenges and critical decisions faced by healthcare providers in managing the delicate balance between treatment efficacy and quality of life for terminally ill patients. 

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A race against time: Cancer patient's touching keepsake for his family

02/19/24 at 02:30 AM

A race against time: Cancer patient's touching keepsake for his familyBNN; 2/15/24When time was running out, 44-year-old cancer patient Yiu created a heartfelt keepsake for his family. With the help of an art therapist, he cast a realistic mold of his intertwined hands with his wife's symbolizing their love and unity. This touching story highlights the power of love and hope in the face of adversity.

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Petals for Patients blossom smiles to hospice patients

02/19/24 at 02:15 AM

Petals for Patients blossom smiles to hospice patientsKNWA & KFTA News, northwest Arkansas, by Elena Ramirez and Brad Horn; 2/15/24When Becky Davis decided to retire, she wanted to help those in hospice in some capacity, and she found it in Petals to Patients. Volunteers of Circle of Life, a hospice center, put together bouquets from donated flowers for hospice patients every week.

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This hospice volunteer program is transforming end-of-life care for inmates in Maine

02/19/24 at 02:00 AM

This hospice volunteer program is transforming end-of-life care for inmates in MaineYouTube - News Center Maine, video news; 2/16/24The prisoner hospice volunteer program started in 2001 as a partnership among the Maine Hospice Council, Maine State Prison, and Maine Department of Corrections.

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Palliative care’s psychedelic future

02/16/24 at 03:00 AM

Palliative care’s psychedelic futuretruthdig, by Jane C. Hu; 2/14/24In Oregon, hospice doctors are expanding the menu of treatments for end-of-life anxiety and depression.

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Bristol Hospice’s quest to help patients sleep

02/16/24 at 03:00 AM

Bristol Hospice’s quest to help patients sleepHospice News, by Jim Parker; 2/14/24Salt Lake City-based Bristol Hospice has developed a branded program designed to help their patients get better sleep, which can significantly impact quality of life.

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Advance planning values and end-of-life care among patients on dialysis

02/16/24 at 02:15 AM

Advance planning values and end-of-life care among patients on dialysisdocwirenews, by Victoria Socha; 2/12/24... Patients treated with dialysis are also more likely to die in the hospital and less likely to receive hospice care. [Researchers] conducted a survey designed to examine the association between patients’ health care values and engagement in advance care planning and end-of-life care. Analyses of survey responses were reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Understanding the discordance about prognosis between clinicians and terminally ill patients and their surrogates

02/16/24 at 02:00 AM

Understanding the discordance about prognosis between clinicians and terminally ill patients and their surrogatesThe ASCO Post, by Jo Cavallo; 2/14/24A Conversation with Douglas B. White, MD, MASResearch shows that about half of adults near the end of life in the United States are too ill to participate in decisions about whether to accept life-prolonging treatment, requiring family members and other proxies to serve as surrogate decision-makers for their critically ill loved ones. However, research also shows that surrogates of patients with advanced illness often have optimistic expectations about prognosis, which often lead to the increased use of invasive treatment (including life support) in dying patients and delays in the integration of palliative care.

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Hospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurse

02/14/24 at 03:00 AM

Hospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurseNursing Times, by Edd Church; 2/13/24The chief nurse of a children's hospice is seeking to challenge perceptions of the specialty and encourage more nurses into it.

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These 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop them

02/14/24 at 03:00 AM

These 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop themAMA, by Brendan Murphy; 2/5/24

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Michael Stiggers talks on misconceptions of hospice care

02/14/24 at 03:00 AM

Michael Stiggers talks on misconceptions of hospice careThe Times-News, by Wayne Clark; 2/10/24"People are always telling me that I must have a difficult job to do and that they wouldn't trade places with me," said Stiggers, who is the chaplain for Chattahoochee Hospice. "They think it must be the worst job in the world, but they are wrong. It's one of the best jobs you can have. I absolutely love my job."

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ChatGPT analyzes speech patterns to identify Alzheimer’s 87 percent of the time, researchers show

02/13/24 at 03:00 AM

ChatGPT analyzes speech patterns to identify Alzheimer’s 87 percent of the time, researchers showMcKnight's Senior Living, by Aaron Dorman; 2/9/24Since ChatGPT went live roughly 15 months ago, researchers have been studying whether artificial intelligence tools can be used to treat or predict Alzheimer’s... One of the main symptoms of dementia, even at earlier stages, is confusion or speech difficulties... ChatGPT was able to correctly identify Alzheimer’s 87% of the time, a new study shows.

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Large study ties OCD to greater risk of death from any cause

02/13/24 at 03:00 AM

Large study ties OCD to greater risk of death from any causeJAMA, by Emily Harris; 2/7/24Previous research on the mortality risk of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has shown mixed results and hasn’t gone into specific causes of death. Now, results from a large cohort study published in The BMJ suggests they have an 82% higher risk of dying from all causes.

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Highest-paying cities for nurses in every state

02/13/24 at 03:00 AM

Highest-paying cities for nurses in every stateBecker's Clinical Leadership, by Mariah Taylor; 2/6/24Here is the top metro area in every state with the median annual wage for nurses. [Highest paying cities include:]

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The most common cancers for men and women in 2024

02/13/24 at 02:00 AM

The most common cancers for men and women in 2024Becker's Hospital Review, by Mariah Taylor; 2/5/24Of all cancer cases in men in 2024, 48% are predicted to be prostate, lung and colon and rectum and 51% of all new cases in women are expected to be from breast, lung and colon and rectum cancers, researchers from the American Cancer Society found.

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Exploring the relationship between hospice care and end-of-life doulas

02/12/24 at 03:15 AM

Exploring the relationship between hospice care and end-of-life doulasPhaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium; 2/7/24Highlighting the collaborative nature of this relationship, [Lee] Webster pointed out, “Doulas are not out to steal [healthcare professionals’] jobs, but are another set of tools in the tool chest.” The supportive role of doulas can enhance the comprehensive care provided by hospice teams. “People everywhere involved with the doula movement are struggling with this [integration],” Webster added.

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4 recent advancements in Alzheimer's disease care

02/12/24 at 03:10 AM

4 recent advancements in Alzheimer's disease careBecker's Hospital Review, by Ashleigh Hollowell; 2/6/24Alzheimer's disease research in the last year has expanded, promising clinicians in the field and patients experiencing the condition more accurate detection tests, new treatment possibilities and research to fuel further advancements in care. ... For four of the most recent updates in care and detention, [click on the title's link, above].

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Where things stand: a summary of pending federal cannabis legislation

02/12/24 at 03:05 AM

Where things stand: a summary of pending federal cannabis legislationReuters, Jean E. Smith-Gonnell and Cole White; 2/8/247Federal legislation pertaining to cannabis reform, once a political oddity, now commands significant resources and attention in Congress. With numerous bills under consideration, the landscape is both dynamic and complex. ... In this overview, we aim to provide clarity amidst the legislative maze and get to the root of the most significant cannabis legislation introduced in 2023. 

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Race, ethnicity, and cancer type influence which patients access hospice care

02/12/24 at 03:00 AM

Race, ethnicity, and cancer type influence which patients access hospice careOncology Nurse Advisor, by Jennifer Larson; 2/5/24The analysis also showed disparities in hospice use by race and ethnicity. For example, patients who were Asian, Black, or Hispanic were less likely than White patients to use hospice services, as were patients from those minority groups who spoke English as a second language. Members of minority groups were also more likely to unenroll from hospice care. 

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Children to have a place to grieve: Shepherd’s Cove Hospice plans musical-themed activity garden at Albertville facility

02/09/24 at 03:00 AM

Children to have a place to grieve: Shepherd’s Cove Hospice plans musical-themed activity garden at Albertville facility Sand Mountain - The Reporter, by Mary Bailey; 2/6/24Shepherd’s Cove Hospice is in the beginning stages of building a space where children can grieve and cope with loss on site at their facility. The “Shepherd’s Cove Activity Garden” will be a place where children will be able to run, play and continue to be children while dealing with their emotions.

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Delivering effective messages in the patient-clinician encounter

02/09/24 at 03:00 AM

Delivering effective messages in the patient-clinician encounter JAMA, by Joseph N. Cappella, PhD and Richard L. Street Jr, PhD; 2/1/24Effective communication between patient and clinician is a core function of the medical encounter.In a survey of cancer survivors, communication breakdowns most often identified by respondents were failures of information exchange, both in information provided by the clinician (eg, too complex, not enough) and in missing information from the patient or failing to elicit it. ... [A] table provides specific examples of what clinicians can (and should not) do to accomplish [effective communication] goals.

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How PBM legislation would transform the industry

02/08/24 at 03:00 AM

How PBM legislation would transform the industryModern Healthcare, by Lauren Berryman; 1/24/24The pharmacy benefit manager industry could look a lot different soon if Congress follows through with bipartisan efforts to pass bills governing the sector. PBMs such as CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx would face new transparency requirements that would give health insurance companies, employers, customers and regulators new insights into how they negotiate prices for prescription medicines—and how much of the savings they generate find their way to patients and plan sponsors. Pending legislation also would prohibit lucrative practices such as spread pricing.

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