Breathlessness support leads to better quality of life and survival
Cicely Saunders Institute
A low-cost breathlessness support service led to better quality of life and survival rates for patients with lung disease and cancer, according to a study by a team of researchers at the Cicely Saunders Institute and clinicians from King’s College Hospital.
Volunteers sought by pioneer children’s hospice in Hungary
ICPCN
The Light of My Eyes Foundation in Pécs, Hungary is looking for people with relevant skills in children’s palliative care who are willing to volunteer a month or more to provide expertise to their small team working at Dóri House children’s hospice.
Why hospice social workers should assess pain
Pallimed blog
“There are a number of scenarios where a social worker may be privy to pain issues even before the nurse is,” writes Lizzy Miles.
Don’t just do something, stand there… why it’s too soon for talk of physician aid in dying
GeriPal blog
Laura Petrillo argues that the current debate around assisted dying in America threatens to curb the groundswell of interest in palliative care and hospice that stands to benefit many.
Ebola outbreak: World Bank chief appeals for volunteers
BBC News
The president of the World Bank has appealed for thousands of medical workers to volunteer and help contain the growing Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Lessons from Liberia: targeted patient isolation could stem Ebola epidemic
Health Canal
Isolating the most severely ill Ebola patients before the fifth day of their illness may be the most effective way to reduce transmission of the virus, new research led by the Yale School of Public Health suggests.
First ever diploma in paediatric palliative care now on offer in Belgium
ehospice International children’s edition
For the first time a diploma in paediatric palliative care is being offered in Belgium. It is believed that the upskilling of the medical workforce will provide real choices to parents of children with life limiting conditions.
Bridging the palliative care divide
ehospice Australia
An innovative educational website, designed to build confidence for health professionals in managing a person’s end of life, will be launched next week by NSW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner.
Hospice volunteers honoured for outstanding contributions
ehospcie USA
Four outstanding hospice volunteers were honored for their service at the annual Clinical Team Conference in Nashville on 28 October.
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