Comfort Care for Residents
Receiving Hospice in Long-Term Care

Order# ELC801
Presented by Debra Wertheimer, MD

21 minutes
title price: $150; $75 rental

For residents no longer receiving life prolonging interventions, palliative care or comfort care becomes key. The treatment goal is now “improving quality of life.”

Dr. Wertheimer, nursing and hospice staff discuss pain management, symptom control, supportive interactions, nutrition and special accommodations for bathing, meals and rest. Essential viewing for staff caring for residents at end of life.

Topics: hospice, palliative care, symptom management, comfort and support
Audience: Students in allied health and medical training; long-term and hospice care staff

This program is part of "Comfort Care in Long-Term Care" series.

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