The goals are the same for kids and adults: relieve pain and other symptoms. But children with serious illnesses aren’t mini-adults -- they have their own specific needs. Some kids can’t explain their pain or are too young to talk. Doctors and nurses trained in pediatric palliative medic...
First, ask your primary care doctor for a referral to palliative care. Remember: you don't have to give up your relationship with your regular doctors to receive palliative care services. The palliative care team will work with your other doctors. In most cases, patients receive palliative care...
Objectives: This research explored social support within hospice day services, to explain in detail how and why social support obtained within a hospice day service could be beneficial to palliative care patients. Design: Qualitative research using observations of hospice day servi...
An essential aspect of palliative care nursing is to conserve the dignity of the patient. A Dignity Care Intervention (DCI) has been developed in Scotland to facilitate this role for nurses. The DCI is now being adapted to a Swedish context (DCI-SWE) and
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Explain the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Substance Use Disorders; Describe promising practices for implementing the trauma-informed care approach; and Consider how trauma-informed care might work in your ...
In her bestselling book The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, Bonnie Ware reveals the biggest life regrets of her palliative care patients. Three of their responses have a common theme: “I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself and not the life others expected of me.” “...
little metastasis may undergo radiation as part of a multimodal plan. palliative care palliative care aims to improve quality of life for patients with any level of metastasis. this may involve managing mesothelioma symptoms or treatment side effects. palliative care plans may address the patient’s...
Explain why or why not a therapist should give unconditional positive regard to the client, no matter what. What does this mean and is it a good idea? How might music therapy be effective in palliative care? In what ways did patient expectations influence the outcomes of Mesmer's therapy?
Palliative Care for Children The goals are the same for kids and adults: relieve pain and other symptoms. But children with serious illnesses aren’t mini-adults -- they have their own specific needs. Some kids can’t explain their pain or are too young to talk. Doctors and nurses trained...
Discover what makes a good spinal surgeon and how to choose the best one for your situation. Elaine K. HowleyJan. 10, 2025 Dementia Doctors Learn about the types of providers who treat patients with age-related cognitive decline and dementia and how to get the most out of your initi...