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If you're planning on dying at some point, or know someone else who might eventually die as well, it's worth understanding a bit more about palliative care. I absolutely LOVED🥰 this interview between Robert Pearl, M.D., Jeremy Corr, and my very own ER colleague Monique Shaulis discussing what is and isn't ᴘᴀʟʟɪᴀᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇ. In this interview Monique speaks so clearly and confidently about pall care because she faces these same questions every day in her work. (Monique is the real deal and often offers to help with a challenging case when we're working together in the ER.) Some highlights that I learned: 1️⃣ My first sentence was a trick; palliative care isn't just for the dying, it's for anyone facing a serious illness 2️⃣ How other physicians talk about and frame palliative care referrals to patients can be very critical for their success 3️⃣ "When people feel better, they eat better, and they get stronger." — Monique on why in some cases, hospice patients may outlive their 6 month prognosis (I think in medicine we tend to underestimate the importance of patients feeling well!) 4️⃣ "Families have to go on after their loved ones are gone... making the family dynamic more harmonious helps the patient... and provides serious meaning to know that their family is healed and harmonious." https://lnkd.in/gs6tMcjv

Is palliative care in need of a market repositioning strategy? That’s the question I was left with following this insightful podcast from Fixing Healthcare with Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr.

**Overcoming Barriers to Palliative Care in Post-Acute Settings** Palliative care has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses. However, several obstacles often hinder its effective implementation in post-acute care settings. Key Challenges: *Awareness & Understanding   ***Many patients and families mistakenly equate palliative care with hospice, delaying access to this vital support. *Resource Constraints   ***Limited availability of trained staff and specialized resources in many facilities hampers the delivery of comprehensive care. *Cultural Stigma   ***Persistent misconceptions that palliative care means "giving up" rather than enhancing well-being discourage open discussions and adoption. The Path Forward: To unlock the full potential of palliative care in post-acute settings, collective efforts are essential:   ***Educate: Increase awareness among patients, families, and healthcare professionals about the true purpose and benefits of palliative care.   ***Innovate: Develop creative strategies to seamlessly integrate palliative care principles into everyday practices. **By addressing these barriers, we can ensure more individuals benefit from the compassionate, holistic support that palliative care provides** ***The Rose Program, Palliative Medicine***

Improving EOL home care -what patient wants. Enriching quality of clinical EOL care and addressing successfully high burden of social determinants of the health -will increase comfort for patient/caregivers. Partnership between hospices/palliative care and community health systems ( ACO's, facilities, primary care and specialty care groups, hospitals) with support and understanding of payors/legislators-one way to address distress between utilization of resources and advanced chronic co-morbids. On this road to hope, success barriers are: worsening shortage of primary care/palliative care/hospice professionals.

Palliative and supportive care is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about helping patients live their best lives, even during serious illness. Discover our comprehensive guide to palliative and supportive care on the Tuesday Health website. This resource is perfect for patients, caregivers, and providers looking to understand how palliative care can make a difference. 📖 Read the guide here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZVWT60 Let’s continue spreading awareness and empowering others with the knowledge they need to navigate care with compassion and confidence. #TuesdayHealth #PalliativeCare #SupportiveCare #HealthcareResources

👉 This TOI article published yesterday highlighted the tragic case of a cancer patient who died due to hospitals refusing admission. 🛌 This reflects a common issue in India where critically ill patients struggle to receive proper emergency care. Hospitals often face occupancy issues or lack proper equipment to provide adequate care to critically ill patients. 🔆 Additionally, there is a lack of awareness and availability of caregivers for palliative care for these patients. ▶ While acute care and emergency services are crucial, post-emergency, critically ill patients can benefit from managed care at home with well-trained caregivers and patient education. ✅ Home care organizations can provide palliative care, including pain management and scientific care, improving the quality of life for these patients. At BUURTZORG India, about 80% of patients receive post-hospitalization rehab or palliative care, showcasing the importance and effectiveness of home-based care. With proper policy guidelines HOME care organizations like BUURTZORG can resolve these issues to a great extent.

The Effectiveness of Palliative Care Interventions in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review https://lnkd.in/gjc-wW2T

The Effectiveness of Palliative Care Interventions in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review https://lnkd.in/gjc-wW2T

The Effectiveness of Palliative Care Interventions in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Systematic Review https://lnkd.in/gjc-wW2T

Palliative interventions should be integrated into primary care for patients living with symptomatic multiple chronic conditions (MCC), a recent consensus paper indicated. https://bit.ly/49m1Xz0