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The Role of Palliative Care and Hospice - Supporting Patients with Serious Illness

MassGeneralHospital via YouTube

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Learn about the comprehensive role of palliative care and hospice services in a 44-minute presentation delivered by Elizabeth Lindenberger, MD, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Explore how palliative care provides essential support for patients of all ages throughout their illness journey, from diagnosis through treatment. Discover the various support services available through palliative care teams and understand how hospice care specifically assists patients and their families during end-of-life stages. Gain valuable insights into the types of services included in hospice care and how these programs work together to ensure comprehensive patient support. Master the distinctions between palliative and hospice care while understanding their complementary roles in providing holistic patient-centered care.

Syllabus

Blum Center Program: Caring for the Whole Person: The Role of Palliative Care and Hospice

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MassGeneralHospital

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