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Many Americans may get hospice care too late
(HealthDay)—Of the more than 1.5 million patients who received hospice care in the United States in 2013, one-third died within one week of getting it, a new report shows.
Nov 3, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Hospice doesn't offset intensive end-of-life ovarian cancer care
(HealthDay)—Increasing use of hospice in the final days of ovarian cancer does not offset intensive end-of-life care in older women, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Oct 22, 2014
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Study reveals profile of patients most likely to delay hospice enrollment until final days of life
(Medical Xpress)—One in six cancer patients enroll in hospice only during their last three days of life, according to a new study from a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Their ...
Sep 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Factors ID'd for late hospice admission for cancer patients
(HealthDay)—For patients with cancer, factors associated with late admission to hospice have been identified, according to a study published online Aug. 25 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Sep 1, 2014
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Are patients being discharged from hospice care to save money?
About 1 in 5 Medicare patients is discharged from hospice care alive, whether due to patients' informed choice, a change in their condition, or inappropriate actions by the hospice to save on hospitalization costs related ...
Aug 13, 2014
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Medications
Antibiotic use prevalent in hospice patients despite limited evidence of its value
New research suggests that use of antibiotics is still prevalent among terminal patients who have chosen hospice care as an end-of-life option, despite little evidence that the medications improve symptoms or quality of life, ...
Jul 14, 2014
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Choosing hospice care isn't always easy
(HealthDay)—Hospice care is an option for people who have terminal illnesses, but choosing the right hospice isn't always easy, experts say.
Jul 7, 2014
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Record number of older adults completing living wills
A record number of elderly people are completing living wills to guide end-of-life medical treatments – up from 47 percent in 2000 to 72 percent in 2010 – according to new research from the University of Michigan and ...
Apr 2, 2014
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NIH launches online resource for end-of-life issues
(HealthDay)—People grappling with terminal illness now have a new online source of advice and help, sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health.
Mar 26, 2014
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Study finds differences in benefits, service at hospices based on tax status
The tax status of a hospice (for-profit vs. nonprofit) affects community benefits, the population served and community outreach.
Feb 24, 2014
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