US Rep. Walter Jones, R-NC, Enters Hospice
Walter Jones, a long-time North Carolina congressman who was granted a leave of absence last year has announced he is seriously ill.
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Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient's Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
HHS Inspector General's Report Finds Flaws And Fraud In U.S. Hospice Care
Medicare pays more than $16 billion a year for hospice services. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services says hospice patients don't always get the care they're promised.
Reverberations Of War Complicate Vietnam Veterans' End-Of-Life Care
For Vietnam veterans who have lived a lifetime with the memories of war, what some say they want in death is often more nuanced and complicated than a civilian's desire.
Should Eye Surgeons Fulfill A Dying Man's Wish To See His Family?
An eye doctor was surprised when some of her colleagues questioned whether a man dying of cancer should have cataract surgery. Was it justified when he could "use" those new lenses just a few weeks?
Rural Hospice That Spurns Federal Funds Has Offered Free Care for 40 Years
The founder of a tiny Washington state hospice that depends on community volunteers and donations says the unconventional approach allows for more flexible care.
Nearly 1 In 5 Hospice Patients Discharged While Still Alive
The hospices that discharge the most patients before their death also make the most money, a recent study shows.
Many Avoid End-Of-Life Care Planning, Study Finds
Only about a third of U.S. adults have advance directives in place to guide the care they receive if they become too ill to make their own medical decisions.
For Decades These Caregivers Helped Patients, Families Through Illness And Death
When the Rev. Noel Hickie and Marcia Hilton began working in hospice care, neither was sure they were cut out for the job. But they realized they could help families process grief and make things OK.
Can Comfort Care At The ER Help Older People Live Longer And Suffer Less?
Many older patients have problems that an emergency room is ill-equipped to handle, but often there is nowhere else to go. So some hospitals are adding palliative care consultants to the front lines.