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Fifteen percent of Medicare home health agencies were cited for the same certification deficiency on three consecutive surveys, according to a report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General.
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The Obesity-Sexual Health Relationship; Body Composition and Treatment of Hypogonadism; Changing Metrics for Diabetes Management; Which Is Best for Weight Loss: Low Carb, Low Fat, or Mediterranean?; Influenza Vaccine Efficacy in Senior Citizens; Best Combination Therapy for Symptomatic Relief in COPD
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In general, studies of nurses have found that dealing with death and dying, as well as dealing with difficult or seriously ill patients, are factors linked with stress.
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A palliative care program can save hospitals an average of at least $279 per day, up to $374 per day, according to a study of eight hospitals by the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the National Palliative Care Research Center.
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In the adverse effects induced by opioid therapy, constipation is singular in its persistence.
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End-of-life issues should be discussed while people are in good health. Just as people prepare for birth, it is important to prepare for death.
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As the baby boomers age, medicine is allowing us to live longer, but perhaps sicker, managing chronic disease with medication and replacing parts that have broken down with a combination of medical devices and surgeries.
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A class for caregivers was established at the University of Minnesota, Fairview in Minneapolis because caring for an ill family member is becoming common practice as more people are treated as outpatients.