Hospice Care and Palliative Care: A Perspective from Experience

The establishment of the first Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care in a Medical Center in the United States is noteworthy. Since the design of the Department integrates a full-functioning hospice program within it, that has both a dedicated inpatient unit and extensive home care program,...

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Published in:The Hospice journal 1999, Vol.14 (3-4), p.155-166
Main Author: Brenner, Paul R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hospice Care - organization & administration
Hospitals, Religious
Humans
Jews
New York City
Nursing
Pain Management
Palliative Care - organization & administration
Program Development
Program Evaluation
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Summary:The establishment of the first Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care in a Medical Center in the United States is noteworthy. Since the design of the Department integrates a full-functioning hospice program within it, that has both a dedicated inpatient unit and extensive home care program, this Department represents a milestone in the development of the hospice movement, with full interrelationship between palliative care and hospice care. This paper will explore this interrelationship, its implications, and some of the background. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-342-9678. E-mail address: getinfo@haworthpressinc.com ]
ISSN:0742-969X
DOI:10.1080/0742-969X.1999.11882935