March is National Social Work month!
US – Hospice NY
Social workers honor diversity and the unique experiences and needs of each individual. The role of the Hospice social worker is to provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families as they cope with the challenges of dealing with a terminal illness.
Dying Better, Even If It Means Sooner
US – US News
Delaying death with excessive, expensive end-of-life care often does more harm than good.
What Your Aging Parent Isn’t Telling You – I Want to Discuss End-of-Life Issues
US – Huffington Post
Most of us live our lives as if we will be alive tomorrow, and for many years to come. Of course, that’s not always the reality and at some point – hopefully, at least – we stop and plan for death.
Palliative care at home reduces overall costs in last month of patient’s life: study
Canada – iPolitics
A new Canadian study suggests that boosting palliative home-based care services in the last month of a patient’s life reduces healthcare costs overall by keeping patients out of hospitals.
Raising awareness of World Tuberculosis Day
ehospice South Africa
World Tuberculosis Day is a worldwide event that aims to raise public awareness of tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease. This event is held on 24 March each year and is promoted by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
New report warns of the impact of poor communication in the NHS on end of life care
ehospice UK
A report published by Marie Curie this week has found that poor communication could cost the NHS in England in excess of £1 billion a year.
Positioning for the future of community-based palliative care
ehospice USA
“Community-based Palliative Care” is the new catchphrase in hospice and palliative care, causing many hospice and homecare providers to contemplate their related strategy.
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