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 …
Continue reading “When is Hospice care appropriate to start?”
Team-based care in healthcare has been well established for more than a decade and its value is paramount in chronic disease management and to help improve outcomes and reduce medical errors. Hospice care has always been based on a team approach that enhances each individual’s interdependence with other team members that allows for the increased …
