Hospice and Palliative Medicine Commit to ‘Choosing Wisely’

by Larry Beresford On February 21 AAHPM, on behalf of its members and the specialty of hospice and palliative medicine, joined with 15 other medical societies to introduce Round Two of Choosing Wisely, a major national health care quality initiative sponsored by the ABIM Foundation. In a health care system undergoing rapid reforms, serious turmoil … Read moreHospice and Palliative Medicine Commit to ‘Choosing Wisely’

Release of NCP Guidelines, 3rd edition

The release today of the 3rd edition of the NCP Guidelines was a wonderful occasion for everyone involved in palliative care, but especially for chaplains. While the palliative care model emphasizes all four dimensions of care- physical, emotional, social and spiritual, it is often the case that the spiritual dimension is neglected in practice. As … Read moreRelease of NCP Guidelines, 3rd edition

Behind the Scenes: Lessons in Leadership, Part I: Dancing with Doctors

As I write this post, the AAHPM & HPNA Annual Assembly hasn’t officially started, but I learned important lessons in leadership today. Some I anticipated – others were unexpected – but when I reflect on my day, here’s one that sticks with me (I will share another soon). I had the opportunity to sit in … Read moreBehind the Scenes: Lessons in Leadership, Part I: Dancing with Doctors