By R. Bruce Dalglish of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Updated 6/25/2018 With over 90 million Americans suffering from serious long-term or chronic illnesses, palliative and hospice care services are bound to play an ever-increasing role in the modern healthcare system. It is projected that by year 2029, there will be more than 70 million Americans age 65 or older. As …
By R. Bruce Dalglish of Pennsylvania New research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal indicates that many patients associate the term “palliative care” with imminent death, which prevents them from even considering this type of care. Lead study author and head of the division of palliative care at the University Health Network in Toronto Dr. Camilla …
By R. Bruce Dalglish of Philadelphia Updated 6/25/2018 Last Saturday on April 16, America celebrated an important holiday. National Healthcare Decisions Day was established to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the value of advance healthcare planning for people of all ages and medical histories. To share this critical message and help raise awareness about this …
By R. Bruce Dalglish of Philadelphia, PA Updated June 25, 2018 Generally, hospice care is reserved for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have six or less months to live. At this point, patients stop undergoing aggressive therapies, and their health care shifts toward the focus on the quality of life and comfort. …