Hospice News August 30, 2024
For many medical providers across the country, palliative care services can be an unknown option for several patients and their families.
A few reasons for that are a lack of awareness surrounding the benefits of palliative care, as well as the misconceptions about what this type of care offers for patients. As such, the model can go underutilized for those who could benefit from it the most.
Cathy Wozniak is the executive director of Hospice & Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts (HPCMV). Alongside the organization’s medical director, Dr. Lisa Vieira, she shared recent statistics, showcasing just how imperative palliative care options can be for many Americans.
As reported by the Center to Advance Palliative Care, Wozniak relayed, “Ninety...
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