palliative care

Question 1

what is palliative care

Answer 1

wholistic philosophy of care for patients with life-limiting illness. focuses on alleviating suffering and improving QOL at any stage in the person’s life-limiting illness. extra layer of support for patient/family

Question 2

palliative care is NOT

Answer 2

the same as hospice
giving up
synonymous with death

Question 3

3 C’s of palliative care

Answer 3

comfort, communication, coordination

Question 4

PA advanced healthcare directive

Answer 4

specifies decision maker and future wishes

Question 5

POLST

Answer 5

current preferences for life saving treatment (CPR, mechanical ventilation, antibiotics, artificially administered nutrition/hydration)

Question 6

what is hospice

Answer 6

a FORM of palliative care focusing on those in the last few months of life, prognosis <6 months
a medicare benefit

Question 7

eligibility criteria for hospice

Answer 7

life limiting illness, prognosis of 6 months or less, certified by 2 physicians

Question 8

services that hospice provides

Answer 8

medications, medical equipment, supplies, psychosocial support, respite care, bereavement support