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High value and importance on continuity of open communication and realistic discussions about goals of care. EOL specialist hospice/palliative care ( with Interdisciplinary team expertise) can assist patient/caregivers/oncologist/pcp , other clinical caregivers and community with ACP/Goals of Care . Young J, Lyons A, Egan R, Dew K. Embodied decisions unfolding over time: a meta-ethnography systematic review of people with cancer's reasons for delaying or declining end-of-life care. BMC Palliat Care. 2024 Feb 19;23(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s12904-024-01342-5. PMID: 38369452; PMCID: PMC10875830.

For decades I've had the distinct honor to work in our amazing healthcare ecosystem that provides care to millions of patients annually. At the same time I've watched patient access to healthcare be a real struggle for many and even occasionally myself. Not surprisingly patient access challenges are amplified among some communities which contributes to poorer outcomes across many diseases including kidney disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, etc. Fortunately the patient access struggle has evolved and expanded to include health equity. Yet I wonder when will it be time for us to individually and collectively decide to "do unto others as I would have them do unto me" (when it comes to healthcare access)? To create, in effect, "patient equity"? Patient equity: where patients come first and experience the healthcare they need to optimize their health outcome. Or maybe I am being naive? If so, that's okay. I prefer to stick with optimism. Patient equity will be an aspiration!

Ensuring that patients’ voices are heard during medical emergencies and end-of-life care is crucial. Start the conversation, guide patients in documenting their wishes, and break down barriers with advance care planning. To learn more about guiding patients through the process of advance care planning, read the January/February 2024 Medical Assisting Today article “Plan the Path Forward: Help Patients Map Out Living Wills and Other Advance Directives,” by Pamela Schumacher, MS, CCMP, accessible via the “Latest Issue” webpage: https://lnkd.in/gKS5Bx67 This article is accessible online by members only. Access the entire issue by becoming an AAMA member or subscribing to Medical Assisting Today! #Blog #Article #MedicalArticle #HealthCareArticle #RMS #ChildhoodCancer #Cancer #HealthCareAdministration #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareCredential #ContinuingEducation #AAMAProfile #MaintainYourCredential #HealthcareProfessionals #CredentialingProcess #TheAAMA #AAMA #CMAAAMA #CertifiedMedicalAssistant #MedicalAssistantStudent #MedicalAssistant #MedicalAssisting #MedicalField #CEU #Education #MedicalEducation #MedicalStudy #CMAExam #MedicalAssistantCertification #MedicalAssistantExam

Thank you Kankercentrum UZGent for the invitation to help spread the message of the importance of exercise in cancer. Het World Health Organization rehabilitation 2030 initiative, also for oncology, draws attention to the profound unmet need for rehabilitation worldwide. The initiative marks a new strategic approach for the global rehabilitation community by emphasizing that: 1. Rehabilitation should be available for all the population and through all stages of the life course. 2. Efforts to strengthen rehabilitation should be directed towards supporting the health system as a whole and integrating rehabilitation into all levels of health care. 3. Rehabilitation is an essential health service and crucial for achieving universal health coverage. With ageing populations, and an increase in the number of people living with chronic disease, rehabilitation is a priority health strategy for the 21st century that uniquely contributes to optimising the functioning of the population. #kankercentrumuzgent #uzgent #prevalidatie #revalidatie #prehabilitation #rehabilitation #oncology #movingcancercare #who #whorehabilitation2030initiative #excerciseincancer

Earlier this week, we shared about Jasper Health's Cancer Care Navigation and Supportive Care Solution, aimed at transforming oncology navigation support for Medicare populations. Jasper Health was founded on the commitment to deliver high-quality virtual navigation and supportive care to individuals affected by cancer. With unprecedented rates of provider burnout and health system budget cuts, Jasper Health offers a new model for connecting individuals affected by cancer with a dedicated Care Navigator. We believe cancer navigation is more than a cost reductions strategy, it is a holistic approach to helping patients and caregivers navigate a complex and fragmented system. Learn more about bringing Jasper to your Medicare population: https://lnkd.in/ghBChp5i #medicare #cancernavigation #cancermoonshot #patientnavigation #supportivecare

🔍 Spotlight on Healthcare Access in B.C. The Government of British Columbia has pledged to fund follow-up ultrasounds for breast cancer detection, but there's a critical gap: the availability of these essential services. Despite the commitment, many patients face long waits or travel long distances due to a shortage of ultrasound clinics. This situation underscores a significant challenge in our healthcare system – ensuring that financial support translates into tangible, accessible care for those in need. Addressing this discrepancy is crucial to improving outcomes and providing timely, life-saving diagnostics. Let's advocate for better resource allocation and infrastructure to support our healthcare promises. Read more about the issue here: https://lnkd.in/gJkQDprN #Healthcare #BC #Ultrasound #CancerDetection #HealthcareInfrastructure

Take charge of your health and be ready for any type of women-related cancers with AXA Health Care Access. This comprehensive healthcare plan gives you access to hysteroscopic procedures and pelvic ultrasounds that allow you to detect cervical cancer at its early stages. It also give you up to ₱5 million coverage for preventive care, hospitalizations, and outpatient treatment upon diagnosis. Don’t wait for cancer to consume you. #stillnosubstituteforplanningandpreparation #failuretoprepareispreparingforfailure #IKnowHowItCosts #HCA

We partner with women in their healthcare journey. 🩷 We believe that having knowledge about cancer is a powerful tool for safeguarding your well-being. 💡 We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare provider. 👍 Follow us for more posts like this! 👋 #emeritusdx #utidx #innovativetesting #earlydetection #empoweryourhealth #savelives #wellnessjourney #womenshealth #bladdercancerawareness #cervicalfish #proactivehealth #gilabtesting #healthtech #diagnosticexcellence #urologyservices

We partner with women in their healthcare journey. 🩷 We believe that having knowledge about cancer is a powerful tool for safeguarding your well-being. 💡 We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare provider. 👍 Follow us for more posts like this! 👋 #emeritusdx #utidx #innovativetesting #earlydetection #empoweryourhealth #savelives #wellnessjourney #womenshealth #bladdercancerawareness #cervicalfish #proactivehealth #gilabtesting #healthtech #diagnosticexcellence #urologyservices

Did you know that two thirds of healthcare resources used at end-of life are used in home- and community-based care? Why do we know so little about end-of-life resources use for causes of death other than cancer? Our study team -Gudrun Waaler Bjørnelv Emily Burger Eline Aas Liv Augestad Lisbeth Thoresen - found that healthcare use and costs vary considerably by cause of death. Our disease-specific findings enable decision-makers to make more informed resource-allocation decisions for all causes of death and differentiated for all levels of formal care (primary, secondary, and home- and community-based care). Use our findings in modelling to improve healthcare planing and resource allocation! #regforsk #ism #heled #hszg #HarvardChan Find our open access article here: https://lnkd.in/eG6WQEe7.