Hospice & Palliative
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A Medsky feed comprised of posts from HCWs working in the field of palliative medicine. Include keywords #Hospicesky, #Palliativesky, #Hospice, or #Palliative. Add a @medsky.social Hospice/Palliative label to be included in the curation list. Posts in reverse chronological order.
Today is #WorldHospiceAndPalliativeCareDay. This year's theme is, Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care. Explore our Symptom Management Guidelines, including pain management 👉 https://www.bc-cpc.ca/symptom-management-guidelines/
Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. This year’s theme, “𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞,” reminds us that everyone living with a serious illness deserves compassionate care that supports comfort, dignity and quality of life. #palliativecare #painmanagement
The IAHPC joins the WHPCA and the global palliative care community in the celebration of the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day! Visit our website 👉 l.iahpc.org/xa5?b #PalliativeCare #WHPCD2026 #HospiceCare #PainManagement #AccessToPalliativeCare #PalliativeCareForAll #IAHPC #WHPCA
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - and we want to highlight the ways #PalliativeCare helps the patient, family & #caregiver improve their quality of life - as it relates to #mentalhealth (in addition to physical). https://getpalliativecare.org/five-ways-that-palliative-care-can-help-you/…
Today, CAPE recognizes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. PSWs and other care providers have an important role in supporting comfort, dignity and quality of life for people with palliative care needs. #WHPCDay26 #PalliativeCare
Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 🌍 Let's raise awareness about the vital role of hospice & palliative care in improving quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses. Find out more: adoddle.org/events-calen... #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #QualityOfLife
From #HatsOn4CPC to #WHPCDay26! 🌍 This year’s WHPCA's #WHPCDay26 theme is 'Pain Management: An Essential Part of Palliative Care'. Every child deserves effective pain management. Let’s #ClosetheGap4CPC! 📄 Our policy brief: https://bit.ly/4ixWMCI 🔗More: https://icpcn.org/close-the-gap/ #ICPCN
Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. “Everyone has a role to play.” — Dr Tedros The EAPC calls for integrated palliative care, better training and access to essential medicines. 📥 Toolkit: ow.ly/uVzA50ZKHH9 #WHPCDay26 #PalliativeCare
🎩 The ICPCN team is getting into the #HatsOn4CPC spirit! 🎉 We’re wearing our hats to raise awareness of children’s palliative care and stand alongside children and families worldwide. 🌍 💚 Show us your hats! 📸 #ClosetheGap4CPC
Did you know 99% of respondents who completed our pain management courses would recommend CAPC training to their colleagues? Explore the curriculum, and learn to improve quality of life and patient satisfaction through safe and appropriate pain management. #hpm http://ow.ly/br0v30sWZp1
Contribute to national research for how Hospital Palliative Care teams function in ED to help shape future recommendations via this survey: qualtricsxmsnhtq4cdx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This week's IL newsletter: Compassion in Dying’s Bridging the Gap work asks how people’s end-of-life decisions can be better respected through more joined-up services. buff.ly/YKbs4lT #EndOfLifeCare #PersonCentredCare
🎩 IT’S HAPPENING TODAY! 🎉 Put on your favourite hat and join #HatsOn4CPC! 🌍 Whether at home, work, school or in your community, your hat can help raise awareness of children’s palliative care. Together, let’s #ClosetheGap4CPC! 🧡
Pair AASLD's publication resources with AASLD online courses to deepen your understanding of liver cancer and care. Course topics include #hcc, #systemictherapy for liver cancer, and #palliative care. Read the full press release to learn more: https://bit.ly/4hRaOh1 #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
The latest issue of IAHPC Pallinews is out! 📖 “Failing to treat pain is a medical error.” 🌎 On Our Agenda: IAHPC Advocacy Committee activities. Read now 👉 l.iahpc.org/lex?b #PalliativeCare #IAHPC
Explore CAPC's program start-up toolkits, featuring practical tools and technical assistance for growing or starting a hospital, home-based, long-term care, office/clinic, or hospice-led palliative care program. http://ow.ly/IZsc30sXBl8
Registration for the 2027 Annual Assembly opens Tuesday, October 13! Join hospice and palliative care professionals from across the field for education, networking, and inspiration in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more and be ready to register next week! https://ow.ly/k9Oi50ZW42c
📅 Save the Date: The 2027 CAPC National Seminar is coming to Columbus, Ohio, Oct 13–15, 2027! Join palliative care leaders from across disciplines and care settings for fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and more >> https://www.capc.org/seminar/
Did you know? People who are near end of life often don’t feel thirsty when they’re dehydrated. To learn more about dehydration, its signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses, visit buff.ly/3DkhPTF
New guidelines make 90%+ of older adults eligible for #statins, but should they take them? We break down the new PREVENT risk calculator, STAREE trial findings, and the safety of deprescribing after 75. #medsky Post: bit.ly/GeriPalEp420 Hosts: @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social
Hospice and palliative care provided through home health agencies require specialized compliance training. 💜 From medication management to bereavement services, every aspect is regulated. Build a compliant program at https://compliancevideo.com/ #HospiceCompliance #PalliativeCare #HomeHealthComplia
💊Read the CAPC blog 'How to Include a Pharmacist in the Palliative Care Mix' to explore the importance of palliative care pharmacy and strategies for programs to effectively partner with pharmacists. https://ow.ly/IAk450ZRC8e
Jada-Lea has breaks and expert care at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, giving her parents a vital chance to switch off from caring. Children’s hospices receive only around 1/3 of care costs from government, meaning that access can depend on where you live. ow.ly/Jwei50ZUprA #HospiceCareWeek
🎩 TOMORROW IS #HatsOn4CPC! 🎩 What hat will you wear to #ClosetheGap4CPC? Join us to raise awareness of children’s palliative care worldwide. Share your hat and photos tomorrow and help us show why every child deserves access to palliative care. 🧡🌍
🇨🇦 Bonjour from Montréal! Our CEO Joanne Brennan is ready to welcome you at the EAPC stand at the International Congress on Palliative Care! 🐮 We’ve even brought a little Scottish friend to give you a taste of our next EAPC World Congress in Glasgow 2027! 🏴 Come say hello! #EAPC #PalliativeCare
In two days! Webinar: “Foundations of Spiritual and Religious Care as a Core Component of Whole-Person Care” Register now 👉🏻 l.iahpc.org/o7g?b #SpiritualCare #ReligiousCare #WholePersonCare #PalliativeCare #HolisticCare #GlobalHealth