The definitive interactive reference for hospice and palliative care — covering eligibility, levels of care, IDT roles, symptom management, E-Kit protocols, goals of care conversations, and Medicare benefit periods.
A comprehensive guide for clinicians managing patients at the end of life. Evidence-based, practical, and easy to navigate.
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A practical guide to providing the best possible quality of life for patients and their families.
Eight comprehensive sections covering the full spectrum of hospice and palliative care, from initial assessment to bereavement.
Pearl: Hospice focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal illness, not on curing the disease.
Pearl: Eligibility is not just about prognosis, but also about the patient's goals for their care.
Pearl: The level of care is determined by the patient's needs and can change over time.
Pearl: The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) works together to create a holistic plan of care for the patient and family.
Pearl: The goal of symptom management is to relieve suffering and improve quality of life, not to hasten death.
Pearl: The E-Kit provides immediate access to medications for common end-of-life symptoms, avoiding unnecessary hospital visits.
Pearl: Goals of care conversations are an ongoing process to ensure that the care provided aligns with the patient's values and wishes.
Pearl: Patients can revoke the hospice benefit at any time if they wish to pursue curative treatment.
Built for the entire clinical team — providing clarity and confidence in end-of-life care.
Understand the expected trajectory of common end-of-life symptoms and how to manage them proactively.
Practical, evidence-based protocols for managing pain, dyspnea, agitation, and other common symptoms.
Navigate the complexities of Medicare hospice benefit periods, levels of care, and recertification with ease.
Safe and effective use of the hospice emergency kit (E-Kit) to manage acute symptoms at home.
Frameworks and scripts for navigating challenging goals of care conversations with patients and families.
Clarify the roles and responsibilities of each member of the IDT to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
Essential for any clinician involved in the care of patients with serious illness — from fellows and residents to experienced attendings and nurses.
Master the core competencies of hospice and palliative medicine for your fellowship training and board exams.
Gain confidence in managing end-of-life symptoms and conducting goals of care conversations on your rotations.
Learn when and how to refer patients to hospice, and how to co-manage patients with the hospice team.
A practical guide to symptom management, patient and family education, and the unique challenges of end-of-life care.
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