Category Archives: palliative care

THE BIG BUSINESS OF DYING

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Amy Getter

As the saying goes, there are two things we can’t avoid: death and taxes. Another less-known and also difficult-to-avoid situation is the cost of dying. While attending a recent webinar on end-of-life care, I listened to the phrase “the death … Continue reading →

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WHO ADVOCATES?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Amy Getter

How many of us, as nurses, have had the experience of speaking to an “enflamed” family member, and practiced all our communication skills to bring calm and rational judgment into play?   Recently, in the midst of a friend’s pain … Continue reading →

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NEVER GIVE UP

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Amy Getter

I am concerned about a new mantra afoot: that palliative care–unlike hospice care– is not “giving up” but is addressing improved symptom management and quality of life (QOL) for all patients with advanced disease.  I  am disappointed as I read … Continue reading →

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