What's new with Amedisys

Emphasize Quality of Care in Hospice and Palliative Care

 In addition to addressing the costs of end-of-life care, we’d like to put the emphasis on the right care at the end-of-life for our nation’s citizens. The quality of the care given during a patient's final weeks and months should be respectful, palliative and holistic.

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Posted: 1/10/2013
Tags: palliative care, patient goals of care, hospice


Having Your Own Say: Getting the Right Care When It Matters Most

Can the legacy health system evolve to a patient-centered care model? Will people with advanced illness become empowered and informed decision-makers regarding their care before it’s too late?

Having Your Own Say…, a new book by some of the most prominent medical professionals in the U.S. and Australia, explores innovative and proven models for patient centric end-of-life healthcare options.

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6 Steps for Discussing Goals of Care and Sharing Bad News

Many healthcare providers avoid discussing goals of care and prognoses with patients, often it is because these conversations are difficult. However, for patients in the last few years of life to receive care that is consistent with their values and wishes, health care providers must be skilled at challenging conversations.

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Holistic Palliative Care for Alzheimer's/Dementia Patients

Dr. Kevin Henning, Amedisys Chief Medical Director, is presenting in this NHPCO webinar on the importance of interdisciplinary team collaboration in assessing and holistically treating Alzheimer's / dementia patients.

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