London, Mar 9 : In the first ever study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey with funding from the UK Oncology Nursing Society surveyed cancer patients and nurses to help identify priorities for future research into oncology nursing and how it should be delivered. During the study patients identified palliative and end-of-life care as top areas for future examination with particular focus on models of end-of-life care in the community and access to specialist palliative care within oncology services.
Category: Palliative Care
For Some Hospice Patients, A 911 Call Saves A Trip To The ER
… type of emergency responder. Dubbed community paramedics, they can offer a range of in-home care and support for home health patients, frequent 911 callers and others to reduce unnecessary ambulance trips. MedStar’s community paramedicine program …
Palliative care and Parkinson’s disease: Meeting summary and recommendations for clinical research
Summary of first Parkinson’s disease & Palliative care international meeting. PD patients and caregivers have palliative care needs from time of diagnosis.
Hundreds Attend Complia Health User Conference in Florida
The CARE Conference is a unique opportunity for us to be able to work directly, in person, with our customers – sharing our plans with them, listening to their input and future needs. -Christopher Junker, CEO Complia Health held its annual user conference, CARE 2017, the week of February 6th.
Netsmart Announces Population Health Management Solutions Are Now…
Netsmart announced it is extending its proven population health solution for behavioral health to include post-acute providers. The comprehensive population health management solution is focused on proactively managing care in behavioral health, long-term care, home health and hospice settings.
Armenia’s new strategy to help those in pain: Human Rights Watch
… treatment is no longer effective, patients with advanced cancer in Armenia are simply sent home. Abandoned by the health care system at arguably the most vulnerable time of their lives, people with life-limiting illnesses face pain, fear, and …
The Archers actress Sara Coward dies aged 69
… face behind the bar and a well-known voice as she was promoted to manager and then owner of Grey Gables Hotel and Health Club. Sara, who was “very fond” of Caroline, was sympathetic to her character’s love life. “The poor girl was only trying to …
‘Death sentence not an option’ for Silsden cancer sufferer
A HUSBAND whose cancer-stricken wife was told to prepare for death in the UK has vowed to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on radical treatment in Germany in a desperate bid to save her life. Doctors at Airedale Hospital sent in a palliative care team to ask how Sally Major, 33, wanted to spend her final few weeks but her husband Liam insisted “a death sentence was not an option”.
Pet Care
… take a photo of it on your cell phone to show the attending doctor. I have a few critical medical items for my own health on my cell phone in case I’m in the emergency room and cannot explain some special issue. Dear Emergency Staff: My dog (cat) is …
Patients at Clydebank hospice could be asked to pay for care
… shift from NHSGGC to the newly created Integrated Joint Board (IJB) – made up of West Dunbartonshire Council and the health board – and future elderly patients will be means tested. It means that patients could be asked to make a contribution …
Dr. Kim Kuebler Announces the Release of a groundbreaking textbook…
… of life. The Integration of Palliative Care in Chronic Conditions: An Interdisciplinary Approach , provides all health care professionals with the tools to meet the demands of the largest, fastest growing and costliest US patient population – those …
Here’s What Medicare Part A Costs and Covers in 2017
… once you choose hospice care, Medicare will no longer pay for any treatment intended to cure your illness. Home health services — This includes intermittent skilled nursing care administered at home, physical therapy, speech-language pathology …
Widespread in NH, flu hits 2 VA units
… at least half of state regions and laboratory-confirmed reports of influenza. Chan based his decision on reports from health care providers, hospital emergency rooms and medical laboratories. New Hampshire was the only New England state with …
Southwest General nurse is ‘Nurse of the Year’: Strong Points
… the future of the nursing profession, all while helping to advance the mission of the March of Dimes: to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. Southwest General is proud to announce that …
McKay awarded Dementia Care Professional of the Year
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Dementia Care Professionals of America have awarded Heather McKay, Tuscola class of 1994, with the Dementia Care Professional of the Year Award. McKay works for Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance in Burlington and also has a private practice, Partnerships for Health.