Decisions for Hospice care in Patients with advanced Cancer

Article Abstract:

The factor that may influence the decision of choosing a hospice program or a traditional hospital approach in patients with advanced cancer is identified. It was found that the decision-making process for hospice care in patients with advanced cancer is multidimensional and the healthcare community may better meet the end-of-life care needs of such patients through advanced communication, accurate prognoses and better understanding towards them.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Analysis, Cancer, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Hospice care

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Physician confidence and interest in learning more about common geriatric topics: a needs assessment

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Surveys taken at annual meetings of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians show that a majority of physicians are interested in learning more about sensory impairment, functional assessment, dementia and urinary incontinence. Implications for physician continuing education are discussed.

Statistical Data Included, Research, Physicians, Medical professions, Surveys, Continuing medical education

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Faculty development in geriatrics for clinical educators: a unique model for skills acquisition and academic achievement

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The program features of geriatric faculty development by the Boston University Center of Excellence in Geriatrics are described. This educational model is also evaluated for its impact.

Management dynamics, Personnel administration, Massachusetts, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction, Teacher Training & Development, Management, Human resource management, Teachers, Teacher education, Company business management, Company personnel management, Boston University, Teacher centers, Teacher centres

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