Medscape7d
A Perspective on the End of Life: Hospice Care
social workers, chaplains, certified home health aides, volunteers, and ancillary therapists work together with the patient and family to develop the hospice plan of care. Just as with curative ...
The Citizen4d
Palliative care social workers, the custodians of patients’ well-being
The ability to face disease starts with having a strong support system to hold your hand every step of the way.” ...
Healthline13d
Comparison Guide: Death Doula vs. Hospice Care
Hospice care typically involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, each specializing in different aspects of end-of-life care. Death doulas generally work more independently, ...
National Nurses United6d
Nurses applaud reintroduction of federal legislation to prevent workplace violence in health care, social service settings
National Nurses United, the nation’s largest union of registered nurses, announced its support for the Workplace Violence ...
World Health Day: Staffordshire health and social care expert turned FE teacher on how she unlocks healthcare talent in West Midlands
World Health Day (7 April) is dedicated to honouring healthcare professionals, Chloe Davis, a Health and Social Care FE ...
Medicare and 24-hour In-Home Hospice Care : Is It Covered?
Medicare doesn't cover 24-hour in-home care. However, it does offer hospice care coverage that include part time in-home care. Learn more here.
The Citizen16d
Palliative care social workers, the custodians of patients’ well-being
Abegail Els and Busi Ntondini, social workers for East Rand Palliative Care (ERCP). Compassion and care is at the heart of what East Rand Palliative Care (ERPC), formerly known as Hospice East ...