Top Recommended Links
- American Pain Society
“The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary community that brings
together a diverse group of scientists, clinicians and other professionals to
increase the knowledge of pain and transform public policy and clinical practice
to reduce pain-related suffering.”
- Dying Well
“Resources for people facing life-limiting illness, their families, and their professional caregivers”
- International Hospice and Palliative Care Association
Welcome to the International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care. We have a huge selection of information about hospice & palliative care services.
- LIVE partners
“Free resources for communities working to improve end-of-life care”
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
“The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest
nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care
programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed
to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal
of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their
loved ones. Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care at the
end of life, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach of expert medical
care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to
the patient's wishes. Emotional and spiritual support also is extended to the
family and loved ones. Generally, this care is provided in the patient's home or in
a home-like setting operated by a hospice program. Medicare, private health
insurance, and Medicaid in most states cover hospice care for patients who meet
certain criteria.”
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