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All of the following are characteristic of a palliative approach, EXCEPT:
1) addressing physical, spiritual and psychosocial distress
2) treating an underlying molecular defect holistically
3) optimizing clinician-patient communication
4) assisting in advanced care planning and coordination of care
5) using an interdisciplinary approach |
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| What distinguishes Hospice care from palliative care? |
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"hospice" is a care philosophy that often uses palliative care. Not all patients qualify for hospice care, which is 24/7 care (inpatient or outpatient).
1) Medicare hospice benefit qualifications
- 65 or older
- Prognosis of 6 months or less
- Goals of care must be palliative NOT curative |
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Which of the following patients should NOT receive palliative care?
1) Have spiritual or existential distress
2) Need assistance discussing goals of care and code status
3) Need physical rehabilitation treatment for a sports injury
4) Need assistance with coordination of care
5) have loved ones who need support |
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To need palliative care, they NEED NOT BE ON DEATH's DOOR |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 primary
aspects of palliative approach?
1) Clinician-patient communication
2) Assessment and treatment of symptoms
3) Psychosocial, spiritual and bereavement support
4) Physical thearpy
5) Care coordination |
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| Are you an idiot for making these? |
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