Hospice eases patients&rsquo; dying days

Choosing Wisely recommendations include hospice care - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Guidelines developed by the American Society of Clinical Oncologists for the Choosing Wisely Initiative include a recommendation that late-stage cancer patients who would receive little benefit from chemotherapy be taken off the drugs and given hospice care. Fox Chase Cancer Center oncologist Steve…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Brad Stuart Pain Medicine Physician, Physician, Doctor, and Internist

ASCO: Choosing Wisely recommendations include hospice care http://t.co/m3vpiMv6 Definite progress

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Among Doctors, Fierce Reluctance to Let Go - NYTimes.com

newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — “Nearly half of palliative care specialists have been accused by other doctors of "killing" or "murdering" patients when they tried to stop treatments, according to a new survey.” View full resource at newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com

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Eric Widera, MD Geriatrician, Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Pain Medicine Physician

Half of palliative care docs have been accused by other doctors of "killing" or "murdering" patients http://t.co/siMHe5Mm #HPM

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Checklist keeps heart patients out of hospital, study shows - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Heart patients whose physicians used a 27-point checklist as part of discharge procedures had a 2% readmission rate within a month, compared with 20% for those who received standard hospital discharge instructions, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's annual meetin…” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Lionel Lim Internist, Geriatrician, Physician, and Doctor

Checklist keeps heart patients out of hospital, study shows http://t.co/5h3HwA6D

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Blogs to Boards: Question 2 ~ Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog

pallimed.org — “Blogs to Boards: Question 2 ~ Pallimed: A Hospice and Palliative Medicine Blog” View full resource at pallimed.org

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Eric Widera, MD Geriatrician, Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Pain Medicine Physician

#HPM Blogs2Boards #2: you see a tired appearing female patient lying in bed with soft moaning, holding her abdomen http://t.co/wLg7X3fB

Marty Tousley Health Professional

Furry Friends bring love to Hospice patients - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

walb.com — “About a year ago, Hospice of Southwest Georgia and local dog trainers came up with the idea to use dogs as therapy for Hospice patients.” View full resource at walb.com

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Researchers find yoga helps ease stress related medical and psychological conditions

eurekalert.org — “An article by researchers from Boston University School of Medicine, New York Medical College, and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons reviews evidence that yoga may be effective in treating patients with stress-related psychological and medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and cardiac disease.” View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Dr. Frederic Vagnini Doctor, Surgeon, and Physician

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Growing numbers of people heading to emergency rooms for dental problems | Lansing State Journal | lansingstatejournal.com

lansingstatejournal.com — “At least two or three patients pass through the doors of a local emergency room every day with throbbing, unbearable toothaches. In most cases, the patients leave with prescriptions for antibiotics or painkillers ? which may put them a bit more at ease.” View full resource at lansingstatejournal.com

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Ann Childers Doctor, Psychiatrist, and Physician

Growing numbers of people heading to emergency rooms for dental problems http://t.co/0WbOCXFW

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One, Three, or Six Acupuncture Treatments at Brinka Health and Wellness Center in Batavia (Up to 86% Off) by Groupon Chicago // DealYou | Joeygiggles Health Topics | Scoop.it

scoop.it — “Acupuncture eases patients into relaxed states by stimulating nerve points and reassuring them that they're not a balloon animal. Test your torso's durability with this Groupon.” View full resource at scoop.it

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Pets Bring Comfort, Ease To Patients - Leesburg Today : Loudoun Living

leesburg2day.com — “Bringing pets to sick, apprehensive or elderly patients as a way of comforting them and easing their fears has become a regular part of the care provided by volunteers at Inova Loudoun Hospital.” View full resource at leesburg2day.com

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Hospice patient's dream comes true with hot air balloon flight | kvue.com Austin

kvue.com — “A dream came true today for an 83-year-old man from Staples.” View full resource at kvue.com

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Hospice patient's dream comes true with hot air balloon flight http://t.co/TTxFFRZb - #hospice

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Pet Peace of Mind: A Big Heart Finds a Home

petpeace.blogspot.com — “Stories and observations about the power of pets in the lives of hospice patients” View full resource at petpeace.blogspot.com

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Love this! Pet Peace of Mind: A Big Heart Finds a Home http://t.co/cxkrbgzw #hospice #petloss

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Patient Susie Coyle Testimonial - YouTube

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#Hospice of the Valley pt says her care is what healthcare ought to be: http://t.co/FcN6vaxR via @youtube #hpm

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Hospice art therapy helps Ohio woman ease stress of COPD - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Art therapy helps 80-year-old Betty Trynovich deal with the stress of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Through Hospice of the Western Reserve in Ohio, art therapist Barbara Trauger-Querry visits Trynovich's home each week and says painting helps Betty relax and feel better. ” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Hospice art therapy helps Ohio woman ease stress of COPD http://t.co/iBWvYKMt #hpm

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Gundersen Health's program seen as advanced care model - Related Stories - Hospice and Palliative Medicine SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Gundersen Health System's new book "Having Your Own Say" recommends patients and families make end-of-life decisions to avoid unwanted treatment while ensuring comfort and pain management. The system, based in La Crosse, Wis., is part of the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care, and its Respecting …” View full resource at smartbrief.com

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Gundersen Health's program seen as advanced care model http://t.co/sMjY7QcW #hpm