In 2017, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization published a report on Hospice care in America. This report contains facts and figures on Hospice census and costs and gives a snapshot of what Hospice expenditure is like and the type of growth we may see in the future. Utilization of Hospice services and the …
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At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big questions about …
After an extensive career working as a nurse, Marie-Jo has developed a passion for palliative care. By having an opportunity to work closer with the dying, Marie-Jo has been forced to look inwards and truly question if she knows herself. She discusses three lessons that have given her a unique perspective on why your words …
Despite the many years since Hospice care was started in the United States many misconceptions persist regarding the appropriate time to initiate Hospice. I have served as a Medical Director in Hospice for over 20 years and have seen an evolution in the understanding of Hospice care. However, despite the fact that over 1.4 million …
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