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COLUMN: Hospice is gold standard for end-of-life care

A patient usually meets hospice criteria long before they are actively dying. Hospice care is the “Gold Standard” ...

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COLUMN: Learning about hospice the hard way

I will never forget the morning of September 17, 2001. My late husband was in the hospital, and ...

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COLUMN: Understanding the hospice process

When a disease has advanced and curative measures have not resulted in the expected hoped-for cures, hospice care ...

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COLUMN: Patients are everyday heroes

One of my favorite songs is by Mariah Carey. The communication of the chorus speaks to what we ...

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COLUMN: Helping families lift a heavy burden

Although, since I was a child, I have known the serenity and balance that peace can bring to ...

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COLUMN: Encouraging the consideration of choices

Knowing your healthcare options empowers patients and caregivers to make informed decisions about available treatments when facing illness. ...

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COLUMN: Hospice provides more than end-of-life care

When you’re referred to hospice, you’re not just receiving end-of-life medical care. You’re being welcomed into a team ...

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COLUMN: Understanding hospice philosophy, services

As healthcare professionals, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care from the first moment of life ...

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COLUMN: Pondering the ‘ah’ moments of life

This week, I’ve been thinking about “ah” moments. You know, the sudden, usually sweet moments that catch you ...

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COLUMN: Hospice offers redirection of care

Watching someone you love grow weaker and weaker with each passing day is challenging. Yet, sadly, many of us ...

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