Highlights of the January 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Below are the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM). To access the articles, you must subscribe to JPSM or be a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Triggered Palliative Care for Late-Stage Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Trial Laura C. Hanson, Christine E. Kistler, Kyle Lavin, Stacey … Read moreHighlights of the January 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

AAHPM Week in Review: December 17-21

The FDA named AAHPM Past President Amy Abernethy Principal Deputy Commissioner for Food and Drugs, overseeing offices that regulate drugs, medical devices, tobacco and food. She commented, “I had always thought I would go into government service and I have always believed that one of the ways you make change is through policy and regulation. … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: December 17-21

AAHPM Week in Review: December 10-14

This week AAHPM hosted two meetings that will have a lasting impact the field. The first one, the Palliative Care Quality Collaborative, focused on developing a new quality improvement organization that would house a unified national palliative care data registry. Representatives from CAPC, NPCRC, GPCQA and PCQN were in attendance. The second meeting included members … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: December 10-14

AAHPM Week in Review: December 3-7

There are a limited number of spots available for The National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care’s complimentary webinar on Mon., Dec. 17, 2:30 – 4 pm (ET) on the newly published National Consensus Project’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, 4th ed. Registration closes December 14. The AAHPM Executive Committee met this week … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: December 3-7

Highlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Below are the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM). To access the articles, you must subscribe to JPSM or be a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM).   A Systematic Review in Support of the National Consensus Project Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, Fourth Edition … Read moreHighlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

AAHPM Week in Review: November 26-30

Thank you to everyone who participated in AAHPM’s Giving Tuesday event by donating, retweeting, liking and sharing social media posts. Your generosity help us surpass our goal of $10,000 – and donations continue to arrive. A special thank you to Past President Christian Sinclair whose enthusiasm and generous match per retweet inspired people to give and helped … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: November 26-30