Russian doctor acquitted of criminal charges over prescribing pain medication
EAPC Blog
On 21 October, a Siberian District Court acquitted Dr Alevtina Khorinyak of criminal charges over prescribing pain medication to a dying family friend who was not her patient. Adri Nieuwhof, Human Rights Advocate, reports.
Clinical decision support algorithm leads to symptom improvements
Medscape Medical News
A specially developed clinical decision support intervention based on analysis of patient-reported symptoms has led to significant improvement in patient well-being compared with usual care for patients with cancer, according to a feasibility study.
Psychiatrists embrace growing role in palliative care
Hospitalist News
Palliative care often involves the treatment of depression and anxiety, along with pain relief and managing lack of appetite, areas that are familiar ground for psychiatrists.
Hospitals skimping on palliative care consults before sending patients to nursing homes, researchers say
McKnight’s
Hospitals often are not doing palliative care interventions with older trauma patients who go on to a skilled nursing facility, according to recently announced findings.
IOM report web conference – download now available
CAPC News Bites
In an interactive web conference this week, Diane Meier, MD discussed the Institute of Medicine’s latest report in depth and detailed how the field can best implement its recommendations.
Ebola crisis: Infections ‘slowing in Liberia’
BBC News
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there has been a decline in the spread of Ebola in Liberia, the country hardest hit in the outbreak.
A song for the dying: comforting Ebola patients in their final days
Aljazeera America
Despite national stigma, health care workers in Sierra Leone are proud of their work and urge others to join front lines.
Website launched for parents caring for children with life-limiting illnesses
ehospice UK
Launching the first All-Ireland website dedicated to palliative care for children, parents of children with life-limiting illnesses encouraged families whose children face very difficult circumstances to find out more about palliative care and the benefits the approach can bring to both child and family.
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