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Articles related to "Palliative Care"
The Hospice Nurse The Hospice nurse, always at the ready to quiet the pain and to hold the hand... nurse • nursing • palliative care • pain
What is Hospice? A description of Hospice, its people and its families. hospice • death and dying • cancer • volunteers • nursing homes
Cannabinoids for Cancer Treatment Medical marijuana is a highly contentious subject, and laws greatly restrict its use in patients. However, it has proven benefits in palliative care, and research is showing that it has great potential as an anticancer agent. marijuana • cannabinoids • palliative care • cannabis sativa • psychoactive
Finding Residential Resources on the Internet Finding residential care resources on the Internet is no easy task. But a quick look at one US website demonstrates that there are gems to be found. residential care • residential work • social care • social work • palliative care
From Theory to Practical Issues Considers the variety of residential work and describes how this column is going to develop as a training and discussion tool. residential care • social work • residential work • social care • long term care
Reflexology and Cancer Symposium Doctors and Reflexologists will gather in October 2008 to present the many benefits of Reflexology for cancer patients and their families. reflexology for cancer • cancer and reflexology conference • israeli reflexology forum • international reflexologists • reflexology and palliative care
Legal Issues With Death and Dying Death is an inevitable part of life and a concern particularly for the older population. What are legal issues to consider in advance as you plan for the end of life? death • end of life • advance directive • do not resuscitate • palliative care
Brief Book Review: Dying Well by Ira Byock,M.D. Book Review: DYING WELL dying • books • hospice • byock
Am I Grieving or Am I Depressed? Learning how to tell the difference between grief and depression can help greatly in the recovery process of the person experiencing either of these responses. grief • grieving • depression • depressed • loss
What is Hospice? Hospice is not a place. It is a group of services family caregivers can utilize when their loved one has a terminal illness and less than six months to live. what is hospice • end of life • hospice and terminal illness • hospice and family caregivers • philosophy of hospice
Massage Therapy Research Centers What's going on in the research world of massage therapy? Check out these massage therapy centers and organizations for the latest research. massage therapy research centers • massage therapy research • organizations • massage therapy • the canadian touch research center
NLN Conventions National Lymphedema Network - a preview of their upcoming conference in Reno, Nevada. nln • lana • le • lymphedema • lymphology association of north america
Overview of PEPFAR Program Started in 2003, PEPFAR provides $48 billion dollars over five years for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services for 15 focus countries around the world. pepfar • president's emergency plan for aids relief • us aids program • george w. bush • pepfar criticism
Pet Hospice When your pet is terminally ill or nearing his or her final days, pet hospice can provide comfort and peace of mind for both of you and ease your grief once death occurs. pet hospice • death of pet • loss of pet • dying pets • pet's death
The Heart Failure Nurse Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) entail close clinical management and support to control and identify their symptoms. heart failure nurse support • role of the heart failure nurse • patients with congestive heart failure • managing the symptoms of chf patients • improving quality of life for chf patients
A Literary Taboo Séan Virgo writes stories about death and dying in <i>A Traveller Came By</i>. canadian literature • sean virgo • author • death and dying
Hospice Care in Canada Hospice care is the best choice for the dying. Such care gives loved ones' last days the essential dignity and respect that they deserve. hospice care • canadian health care • dying with dignity • the need for hospice • what hospice provides
Peritoneal Cancer; the Silent & Unknown Killer Hidden in the lining of your abdomen could be a cancer waiting to happen. Few people are even aware of the peritoneum, a membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs. what is peritoneal lining • what is peritoneal cancer • peritoneum • peritoneal cancer • treatment of peritoneal cancer
Cachexia in Cancer Patients Cachexia is the progressive loss in body weight that occurs in many patients with advanced cancer. Although controlling cachexia will not cure the cancer, it can be very beneficial in ameliorating the morbidity and high mortality seen in the patients. cachexia • anorexia • acute phase response • lipid mobilizing factor • tumor necrosis factor
Natural Ways to Ease Chronic Pain Chronic pain can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Here are 6 natural ways to cope with chronic health problems. chronic health problems • natural ways to ease chronic pain • massage therapy • strengthening the mind-body connection • eating disorders
New Questions on Long-Term Care The Terri Schiavo case raises questions about the extend of individual autonomy. terri schiavo
The Endless Battle My personal Battle with Bipolar Affective Disorder mental health • bipolar affective disorder • hospital • mania • depression
Fibromyalgia Friends: Chronic Pain Resources A selection of chronic pain resources. chronic • pain • fibromyalgia • fms • fm
Reflux and Aspiration Pneumonia This article discusses GERD and aspiration pneumonia in relation to children with HIE. aspiration pneumonia • pneumonia • gerd • reflux • gj tube |
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