Receiving
end-of-life care does not mean that a patient is giving up on life.
Rather, a patient who elects hospice or palliative care is choosing to
complement their existing medical plan with
skilled and holistic nursing and comfort care that allows them to live the
fullest life possible in the face of serious illness.
The following resources may help clarify issues on end-of-life care ...
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Four Levels of
Patient Care |
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Explains the four levels of patient care (including
Routine Home Care, General Inpatient Care, Respite Care and Continuous
Care) as well as considerations for changing a patient's level of care
classification. |
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Hospice Medicare Payment Systemhttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/hospice_pay_sys_fs.pdf |
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This resource from the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services
clarifies important billing and payment information related to the
Medicare hospice benefit. |
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Medicare Booklet
2009 PDF Filehttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/ |
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Provides official government information on the
Medicare benefit, including "2009 costs, what's covered, preventative
services, health plans, prescription drug plans, and your rights and
appeals." This document is published by the Department of Health and
Human Services and
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. |
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Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
www.hpna.org |
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Includes resources and teaching sheets to educate
patients and families about hospice and palliative care, and how to
manage and/or report their symptoms. |
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American Pain Society
www.ampainsoc.org |
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Provides practical information and multiple
resources on controlling and treating pain. |
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American Society of Pain Management Nursing
www.aspmn.org |
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Offers links to various pain management sites and
resources. |
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International Association for Hospice and
Palliative Care
www.hospicecare.com |
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Provides a multitude of
resources and information on hospice and palliative care for patients,
families, health care professionals and legislators. |
