How to deal with end-of-life changes
It’s a difficult topic and it often hinders communication at a moment when our patients need it the most.
How to communicate with patients who don’t have much longer?
It’s a difficult topic and it often hinders communication at a moment when our patients need it the most.
Ways to Measure Quality of Life with a Hospice Patient
You naturally care about the quality of life and the final days of your patients. But how do you know you’re handing it right?
What is symptom management in hospice care?
What is symptom management in hospice care?
What are the 4 goals of hospice care?
There are 4 main goals of Hospice care:
1. Pain Management
2. Comfort and Convenience Care
3. Physical, Mental, Spiritual Care
4. Family Care
What are the benefits of hospice?
Hospice care consists of several benefits: Patients may get short-term, in-home care from a team of doctors, nurses and caregivers. They also may get medical equipment to help at home, such as a hospital bed (also called a continuous passive motion, or CPM, bed), a recliner, hospital-style toilet, shower chair and other items.