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Highlights of the March 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

March 12, 2021 by AAHPM

Read the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Psychological Distress in Bereaved Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Cancer Areej El-Jawahri, Joseph A. Greer, Elyse R. Park, Vicki A. Jackson, Mihir Kamdar, Simone P. Rinaldi, Emily R. Gallagher, Annemarie D. Jagielo, Carlisle E.W. … Read moreHighlights of the March 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: March 1-5, 2021

March 5, 2021 by AAHPM

AAHPM Communities will be hosting their 2021 annual meetings virtually through March. A list of the scheduled upcoming Community meetings can be found in the Events section of AAHPM Connect. Annual Assembly event platform is still available to those who had previously registered to attend. All Assembly registrants have access to the recorded sessions, … Read moreWeek in Review: March 1-5, 2021

Week in Review: February 22-26, 2021

February 26, 2021 by AAHPM

AAHPM members can view the recording of the Annual Business Meeting that took place during the Annual Assembly. In the recording, you can watch the Annual Report, hear updates about the Academy, and see the transition into the 2021-2022 Board of Directors. Participate in the public comment period through March 2 for two new … Read moreWeek in Review: February 22-26, 2021

Week in Review: February 8-12, 2021

February 12, 2021 by AAHPM

The Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care begins next week. Registration will only be available until February 19 – even if you can’t attend next week, on-demand sessions will be available through May 20, so be sure to gain access while you can. We can’t wait to connect with you! AAFP Prescribed Credit for … Read moreWeek in Review: February 8-12, 2021

Week in Review: February 1-5, 2021

February 5, 2021 by AAHPM

Register to attend the 2021 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care (February 17-19). We have designed the virtual experience so you can receive the best hospice and palliative care education and connect with others. View the sessions that will be presented during the Assembly. Registered attendees will receive on-demand access until May 20, 2021. … Read moreWeek in Review: February 1-5, 2021

Highlights of the February 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by AAHPM

Read the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Epidemiology of Fear, Sadness, and Anger Expression in Palliative Care Conversations Robert Gramling, MD, DSc; Jack Straton; Lukas T. Ingersoll, MA; Laurence A. Clarfeld, MS; Laura Hirsch; Cailin J. Gramling; Brigitte N. Durieux; Donna M. Rizzo, PhD; Margaret J. Eppstein, PhD; Stewart … Read moreHighlights of the February 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: January 25-29, 2021

January 29, 2021 by AAHPM

The 2021 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care is right around the corner, February 17-19! If you haven’t registered, we encourage you to do so now as to not miss out on any information coming your way. Registered attendees will receive access to the platform the week before the Assembly. Register now to stay … Read moreWeek in Review: January 25-29, 2021

Quarterly Editorial Board Response to a Letter to the Editor

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by AAHPM

The editorial board of AAHPM Quarterly received a letter to the editor regarding the “Let’s Think About It Again” column in the Winter 2020 edition. The content of this column was framed around a clinical case of a patient with small-cell lung cancer and active heroin intravenous drug use (IVDU), with the intention of bringing … Read moreQuarterly Editorial Board Response to a Letter to the Editor

Week in Review: January 18-22, 2021

January 22, 2021 by AAHPM

AAHPM communities will be hosting their 2021 annual meetings virtually from mid-January to March. A list of the scheduled upcoming Community meetings can be found in the Events tab. More will be added within the next few weeks. There will be no meetings held during the week of the Annual Assembly. Interested in becoming more … Read moreWeek in Review: January 18-22, 2021

Giving to the Future

January 21, 2021 by AAHPM

AAHPM recently received a contribution that will greatly assist us in fulfilling our mission of advancing hospice and palliative care by enhancing learning and strengthening the HPM workforce. In May of 2020 a donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave a generous contribution of $200,000 to the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine … Read moreGiving to the Future