One ‘Holiday’ You Really Should Celebrate
US – Huffington Post
There is one national day that should definitely be on your celebration list: National Health Care Decisions Day (April 16th). This initiative is a time to focus on the importance of advance care planning.
Cancer Death Does Not Come Sooner When it Comes at Home
US – MedPage Today
Despite possible concerns about its quality, receiving palliative care and dying at home did not have a detrimental effect on the survival of end-stage cancer patients, according to results of a Japanese multicenter study.
How chaplains are a valuable part of the health care team
US – Kevin MD
As health care settings become more focused on patient experience and care for the whole person, issues of culture, diversity, personal beliefs, and values have come to the forefront.
End Of Life Care In England’s Hospitals Is ‘Not Good Enough’, Report Reveals
UK – Huffington Post
Friends and family are not being informed when a loved one is about to die in hospitals across England, a new audit has found.
Doctors call for dying patients to have 24/7 access to end of life care
UK – The Guardian
Amanda Cheesley of RCN says palliative care specialist should always be on hand after report revealed substandard provision
Study: End-of-life discussions in nursing homes improve outcomes, reduce odds of dying in hospital
France – McKnights
A relatively low number of nursing home residents participate in end-of-life discussions, despite the potential they have to improve outcomes, according to a study in the March issue of Age and Ageing.
Scientists Have Identified 11 Indicators of a ‘Good Death’
US – Motherboard
A group of medical researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine just released a list of 11 things that define a “good death”—the elements, in other words, that make up the best ways to die.
Charities call on Scottish government for improved children’s palliative care
ehospice international children’s edition
Third Force News recently reported an interesting article about Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) demanding that children’s hospice services receive the same funding as adult services.
ehospice Kenya
Machakos Level 5 hospital has been in the fore-front in advocating for Paediatric Palliative Care.
Going for gold – improving end of life care in care homes
ehospice UK
As Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice launches a new care homes training programme, chief executive Tina Swani explains how the hospice is ‘going for gold’ when it comes to end of life care.
New resolution process announced by HHS
ehospice USA
The HHS Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals has announced a new alternative dispute resolution process for Medicare Part A claims waiting for an ALJ hearing.
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