07.13.2020
Clinical Alerts
07.13.2020
Discussing Autopsy with the Bereaved and Time-Limited Trials in Serious Illness
The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries of key palliative care topics (“Fast Facts”). PCNOW recently released 2 new Fast Facts... 06.04.2020
Prevalent Statin Use in Long-Stay Nursing Home Residents with Life-Limiting Illness
In a cross-sectional study conducted in U.S. Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home facilities, investigators sought to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with statin use... 06.04.2020
End-of-life PTSD and Care of the Catholic Patient
The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries of key palliative care topics (“Fast Facts”). PCNOW recently released 2 new Fast Facts... 06.04.2020
The Experience of Fatigue Across Five Chronic Conditions
In a metasynthesis of 34 qualitative studies written in the last 5 years, describing fatigue in patients with heart failure, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic... 05.07.2020
Psychosocial Assessment and Management of Agitated Delirium
The Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin (PCNOW) provides peer-reviewed, evidence-based summaries of key palliative care topics (“Fast Facts”). PCNOW recently released 2 new Fast Facts... 05.07.2020
Cases in Deprescribing: COVID-19 Patient in Primary Care – How to Treat?
Medscape hosts a case-based series on deprescribing. In the series, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Vega presents common clinical scenarios drawn from his own practice and reveals... 05.07.2020
Oral Health Problems Among Palliative and Terminally Ill Patients
Manageable oral conditions may go unnoticed among palliative care patients, especially in those with diminished ability to communicate concerns. In an integrative review of studies... 04.08.2020
NHPCO Quick Guide to Virtual Care
CMS has temporarily waived hospice physical face-to-face visit requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This allows providers more flexibility for meeting patient care needs via...