Month: January 2014

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Eduardo Bruera 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 Eduardo Bruera Shares His Insights on the Field

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Betty Ferrell 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 Betty Ferrell Shares Her Insights on the Field

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

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Impact of Advance Directives and a Health Care Proxy on Doctors’ Decisions: A Randomized Trial Monica Escher, Thomas V. Perneger, Sandrine Rudaz, Pierre Dayer, and Arnaud Perrier Use and Perceived Benefits of Complementary Therapies By Cancer Patients Receiving Conventional Treatment in … Read moreHighlights of the January Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM)

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Visionary Patrick Coyne 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 Patrick Coyne Shares His Insights on the Field