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The latest Palliative Care News & Hospice Care News articles published daily. Includes news on medical care that focusses on disease symptoms - preventing and relieving suffering to improve quality of life for people facing serious, complex illnesses and those nearing the end of their lives.

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Palliative Care / Hospice Care News Articles Archive - Page 2

20 May 2009

Dying At Home: A Trend That Could Make Hospitals More Efficient

19 May 2009

Palliative Care Research To Benefit From $1.5 Million Award

18 May 2009

Brian Andrew Tully Argues Physicians' Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment Is Not A Good Model For End-Of-Life Care Planning

Heart Charity Calls For The Government To Try Harder On Palliative Care

11 May 2009

European Association For Palliative Care Announces The Foundation Of The European Palliative Care Research Center

Euthanasia And Physician-assisted Suicide: Danger Ofpressure On Vulnerable Persons And The Devaluation Of Palliative Care Structures

Palliative Care And Pain Treatment As Human Rights: Only A Minority Of The Suffering Receive Care

New Therapy Options For Breakthrough Pain - European Association For Palliative Care

Broad Program Reflects Multi-professionalism - More Consideration To Cultural Diversity Of Those Cared For - European Association For Palliative Care

EAPC-President: Everyone In Europe Should Be Able To Find Relief From Suffering At The End Of Life

09 May 2009

Author Declan Walsh Honored With National Leadership Award In Palliative Medicine

06 May 2009

News From The May Issue Of CHEST

05 May 2009

New International Alliance Launched To Address Urgent Needs Of Palliative Care Patients Worldwide

02 May 2009

Healthcare Reform Resolution Issued By National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization

30 April 2009

Roche Calls For NICE To Review Its Interpretation Of Its' End Of Life Criteria For The Benefit Of Patients

28 April 2009

Center To Advance Palliative Care To Receive AHA Award Of Honor

25 April 2009

Physician-Patient Pens Prescription For Compassion And Joy In Medical Care

24 April 2009

Healthcare Staff In Africa Need Palliative Care Training

23 April 2009

Cancer Patients And Health Professionals To Benefit From Macmillan's New Out-Of-Hours Toolkit

21 April 2009

Is It Better For Doctors Or Patient Families To Decide?

17 April 2009

VOA News Examines Hospice For People Living With HIV/AIDS In Zambia

2nd Annual National Healthcare Decisions Day Builds On Growing Awareness Of Advance Care Planning

Healthcare Reform, Advocacy, FDA Session And More On Agenda At National Hospice Leadership Conference In DC

16 April 2009

Critical Shortages Of Narcotic Medications Pose Serious Health Risks

15 April 2009

How To Ensure Doctors Follow Your Health Care Wishes

14 April 2009

CMS Recognizes The Joint Commission For Continued Hospice Deeming Authority - Deemed Status Option Renewed

11 April 2009

Utah Department Of Health Finalizes Guidelines For Prescribing Pain Meds

08 April 2009

Family Members May Help Assess A Loved One's Pain In ICU

07 April 2009

Avastin Effective At Delaying Brain Tumor Progression In Recurrent Disease

05 April 2009

Feedback Sought On Medicines Issues In Palliative Care Paper

02 April 2009

Compassion Fatigue: Impact On Healthcare Providers Of Caring For The Terminally Ill

30 March 2009

Doctors Differ On Whether Hospices Should Follow Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidelines

2009 Annual Assembly, American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine: Scientific Abstracts

25 March 2009

Most UK Doctors Opposed To Legalisation Of Euthanasia

22 March 2009

Florida Program Could Help Expand Hospice Care For Kids Nationwide

20 March 2009

Maggots No Better Than Gel For Wound Healing, Study

17 March 2009

Annual Assembly Of The American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine March 25-28, 2009

12 March 2009

Perspective Examines Hispanics' Barriers To Quality End-of-Life Care

11 March 2009

Study Finds Cost Differences Between Races For Those Receiving End-of-Life Care

Patients Using Oregon Death With Dignity Act Want To Die At Home, Remain Independent & Control Future Pain

Physicians End Contact With Patients After Referring Them To Hospice, Study Finds

End Of Life Doctor-Patient Conversations Associated With Lower Medical Expenses

10 March 2009

Top Reason For Patients Requesting Physician-Assisted Suicide: Worries About The Future

Many Terminally Ill Patients Feel Abandoned By Their Doctors

09 March 2009

Studies Investigate Health Care At The End Of Life

Patients And Families Report Feeling Abandoned By Physicians At The End Of Life

Oregonians Interested In Physician Aid In Dying Appear Motivated By Fear Of Future Events

06 March 2009

Washington State Legalizes Assisted Suicide

Washington Death With Dignity Law Takes Effect, Experts Offer Support To Patients & Families

04 March 2009

AFP/MSN.com Examines Hospice For HIV-Positive People In Thailand

28 February 2009

Don't Confuse FEN Death And Investigation With Aid In Dying

21 February 2009

Compassion & Choices Launches Nation's Only Patient-Centered Care Web Site

18 February 2009

Sheffield Man To Give Back To Children's Hospice Which Will Care For His Ill Son

16 February 2009

New Grief Group Offers Support To Family And Caregivers

13 February 2009

Compassion & Choices Urges 7 Principles For "Patient-Centered Care" To Guide Health Care Reform, Improve End-of-life Care & Expand Choice

12 February 2009

Race And Ethnicity Affect Use Of Hospice Services Among Patients With Advanced Cancer

Guide To End-Of-Life Care

10 February 2009

Recommendation That Adolescents Should Be Involved In End-Of-Life Medical Decisions

09 February 2009

Guideline For Treating Chronic Non-Cancer Pain With Opioid Medications

05 February 2009

Disturbing Findings In Pain Relief And End-Of-Life Care For Hospitallized Children With Cancer

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