Palliative care improvements are ‘urgent,’ Moncton doctor says
Canada – CBC News
The New Brunswick government must make urgent changes to improve care for dying patients and their families, according to a palliative care specialist.
Journey of a hospice nurse: Helping dying patients live out last days in peace
US – The Times & Democrat
Cindy D Ott shares her experience working with terminally ill patients with Hospice Care of Tri-County in Orangeburg.
South-east palliative care positions reinstated Country Health SA confirms
Australia – ABC News
Country Health SA has confirmed cut positions to palliative care in the south-east have been returned.
Saskatchewan’s first HIV care home opens its doors in Saskatoon
Canada – CBC News
The province’s first HIV transitional care home and hospice held a sneak peek in Saskatoon today. On Tuesday, patients will begin moving into Sanctum’s 10-bed facility.
What to say (and not say) to parents of a terminally ill child
US – Huffington Post
Nothing is more unnatural than children getting sick and dying prior to their parents. Those of us on the periphery but still witnesses to terminal diagnosis, illness and the death of a child often don’t know what to say.
Non-clinical outcomes relevant to value for money equation in palliative care
ehospice Australia
More emphasis needs to be placed on patient priorities and preferred outcomes when it comes to evaluating what represents value across palliative care services, according to a leading health economist and palliative care expert.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month proclamation starts month of awareness
ehospice USA
In recognition of November’s National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a proclamation calling for increased awareness and acknowledgement of the many accomplishments of hospice and palliative care was issued by NHPCO.
Palliative care for people with learning disabilities: a focus on carers
ehospice UK
When people with learning disabilities are on the palliative care journey, carers are crucial, yet their needs are often overlooked. This is why the PCPLD Network are focusing on carers at their annual conference later this month.
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