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End-of-life issues should be discussed while people are in good health. Just as people prepare for birth, it is important to prepare for death.
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In the adverse effects induced by opioid therapy, constipation is singular in its persistence.
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A palliative care program can save hospitals an average of at least $279 per day, up to $374 per day, according to a study of eight hospitals by the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the National Palliative Care Research Center.
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In general, studies of nurses have found that dealing with death and dying, as well as dealing with difficult or seriously ill patients, are factors linked with stress.
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Fifteen percent of Medicare home health agencies were cited for the same certification deficiency on three consecutive surveys, according to a report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General.
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Case conferences can be an excellent way to improve communications between staff members and ensure that the plan of care is up to date.
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All you need is a signature. The challenge is tracking down the physician, getting him or her to review your plan of care and getting the document back into your records within the time frame allowed by Medicare.
