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Caring for patients in resource-challenged environments can be very different from working in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Medical Director Thomas Barrows, MD, FACEP shares a story of how asking a patient one question - "anything else I can do to help you?" - changed everything for him. The patient being discharged looked like he was wasting away. Years ago, he had ingested drain opener and now he was dependent on a feeding tube - but he had nowhere to go, no insurance, and didn't know where to get feeding tube supplies. "Just handing the guy a prescription wasn't really the solution," Dr. Barrows says, who was able to connect him to a large supply of Ensure, help him complete a Medicaid application, and connect him to a shelter and follow-up care. This is just one example of why providers need to take a different approach to patient care on Indigenous lands. Slowing down, asking the right questions, and getting to know patients' backgrounds is so vital. Whole-person care can make all the difference for a patient whose presenting complaint may not tell the whole story. "Being able to solve these problems goes beyond showing up to work, punching a clock and saying 'Next' to the next patient," says Dr. Barrows. "We have to do things differently." https://lnkd.in/gvPRrhcu #indigenoushealth #healthdisparities #emergencymedicine

End of Life Care is best provided at home. Sunburst Healthcare brings together impeccable professional service with deepest empathy, to help patients and their families navigate this very difficult phase of life. We have an in-depth understanding of Palliative Care and what’s more, we answer all questions of our patients and their families, in utmost sincerity, thus earning the trust of our esteemed clientele. #homehealthcareservices #icuathome #doctorathome #caretakerathome #labtestsathome #xrayathome #ecgathome #digitalhealthcare #Holtermonitoringathome  #Neurodiagnosticsathome #affordablehealthcare #palliativehealthcare #accesiblehealthcare #medicalequipment #patientadvisoryservices #teleconsultation #doctorvisits #secondopinions #physiotherapyathome #rehabilitationathome #endoflifecare

End of Life Care is best provided at home. Sunburst Healthcare brings together impeccable professional service with deepest empathy, to help patients and their families navigate this very difficult phase of life. We have an in-depth understanding of Palliative Care and what’s more, we answer all questions of our patients and their families, in utmost sincerity, thus earning the trust of our esteemed clientele. #homehealthcareservices #icuathome #doctorathome #caretakerathome #labtestsathome #xrayathome #ecgathome #digitalhealthcare #Holtermonitoringathome  #Neurodiagnosticsathome #affordablehealthcare #palliativehealthcare #accesiblehealthcare #medicalequipment #patientadvisoryservices #teleconsultation #doctorvisits #secondopinions #physiotherapyathome #rehabilitationathome #endoflifecare

Heathcare providers: Wondering how to correctly identify measles? Save the date and attend CDC’s COCA call next Thursday, August 17 at 2pm ET and learn what every clinician should know about measles. Learn more: bit.ly/3OE0f3d

Join Dr. Caren Martin for an educational session today at the Kentucky Association of Hospice & Palliative Care Symposium & Exposition! Learn about the potential issues of the "prescribing cascade" and how to better manage end of life medications. #hospice #PalliativeCare

Last month, VITAS Healthcare was invited back on Capitol Hill to offer our expertise and contextualize the recent study by NORC at the University of Chicago. Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joe Shega joined Dianne Munevar from NORC and Susan Lloyd of Delaware Hospice to brief Congress on the value of hospice in Medicare.     The NORC research highlighted that hospice saved the Medicare Trust Fund $3.5 billion in 2019. Furthermore, it showed that as patients stay on the benefit longer, the cost savings and quality improvements keep growing. For instance, patients who used the service for more than six months achieved an average savings of 11% across all categories of primary disease, from neurodegenerative (like dementia and Alzheimer’s) to chronic kidney/end-stage renal.    This research continues to underscore the need for a community-based palliative care benefit. If we’re truly delivering a full continuum of care, patients with serious illnesses need access to specialized services, like palliative care, while they’re still receiving curative treatment. Palliative care is proven to help improve outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower overall cost of care.    Thank you to Dr. Shega and our industry partners for putting this critical research on policymakers’ radars and advocating for a community-based palliative care benefit.    Watch the video below and read more here:  https://lnkd.in/g9Y3PAJ8     #CapitolHill #PolicyChange #CommunityBenefits #Hospice 

📢 New Arrival in WPA Patient Safety Resources! 🎥How do you raise concerns about a patient’s condition in the hospital? Navigating the complexities of healthcare can be daunting, especially when a loved one's condition takes an unexpected turn for the worse. During these critical moments, effective patient rescue becomes crucial. Families, armed with the right knowledge and communication strategies, play an indispensable role in advocating for their loved ones and ensuring timely and appropriate medical intervention. 📹 Through our latest video resource, learn how to raise concerns about a patient's deteriorating condition and symptoms, effectively communicate urgent concerns to healthcare providers, and discover essential strategies for family members and carers that can make the difference between life and death. Empower yourself with the skills and confidence needed to advocate for patient needs effectively. Watch the video now: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMQt5JsS 🌐 For our Spanish-speaking community and additional patient safety resources on recognizing and responding to a deteriorating patient, visit: https://lnkd.in/dkxzT5kR Helen Haskell World Health Organization #PatientSafety #HealthAdvocacy #WPACares #PatientRescue #Healthcare #FamilyCaregivers #MedicalEmergency #CommunicationSkills

Anecdotally, the greater the geographic distance from the client (the larger the behemoth that owns hundreds of hospice/palliative care residences across the country, the more reportable to stockholders), the less patient centric the business model is likely to be. Residences that are regionally run with fewer layers of bureacracy between administrator, caregiver and client are more apt to beneficially reflect the culture of the communities in which they operate. Maintaining that balance is an ongoing and achieveable goal, as Dr. Shega submits.

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Hospice teams focus on making patients comfortable through their end-of-life period, rather than curative medical treatments. This increases the overall quality of life for both patients and families, while also reducing the burden of medical care. The Inter-Disciplinary Team provides emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual support to ensure patients live a meaningful life until the end. #hospicecare #endoflife #patientcare #MelodiaHospice #Melodia #HospiceAndPalliativeCare