Month: December 2013

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Atul Gawande Shares His Insights on the Field

In celebration of 25 years serving the profession, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) asked its 5,000 members to nominate who they think are the leaders – or Visionaries – in the field. They then asked members to vote for the top 10 among the 111 nominated. “This program recognizes key individuals … Read moreHospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Atul Gawande Shares His Insights on the Field

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Sister Mary Giovanni Shares Her Insights on the Field

In celebration of 25 years serving the profession, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) asked its 5,000 members to nominate who they think are the leaders – or Visionaries – in the field. They then asked members to vote for the top 10 among the 111 nominated. “This program recognizes key individuals … Read moreHospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Sister Mary Giovanni Shares Her Insights on the Field

Beyond Traditional Care Management

Tanya Stewart, MD FAAHPM It’s late afternoon when you receive a call from a home health nurse about a patient you’ve known for 12 years. Mr. Jones is 70 years old with multiple chronic medical conditions contributing to four hospitalizations in six months. He was referred to home health two weeks ago as part of … Read moreBeyond Traditional Care Management

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Charles von Gunten Shares His Insights on the Field

In celebration of 25 years serving the profession, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) asked its 5,000 members to nominate who they think are the leaders – or Visionaries – in the field. They then asked members to vote for the top 10 among the 111 nominated. “This program recognizes key individuals … Read moreHospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Charles von Gunten Shares His Insights on the Field

Highlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM)

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Training Intervention for Health Care Staff in the Provision of Existential Support to Patients With Cancer: A Randomized, Controlled Study Ingela Henoch, Ella Danielson, Susann Strang, Maria Browall, and Christina Melin-Johansson Hospice Caregivers’ Experiences With Pain Management: “I’m Not a Doctor, … Read moreHighlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM)