GeriPal

JUNE 5, 2025

Despite these substantial needs, specialized palliative care beyond hospice is rare in nursing homes. How to think about primary and specialized palliative care in this setting. Connie 06:18 So, I’ve been a clinician working in the nursing home since back in the 80s, and I saw a lot of patients that really needed palliative care.

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Referral Nurse Practitioner Consulting Board-Certified 78

GeriPal

MARCH 10, 2022

She’s a geriatric nurse practitioner specializing in palliative care, and assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Ruth: Very strong odor, devoid of furniture, broken screens … Eric: So it was the physical environment and … Ruth: Physical environment. Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast, Joan.

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Nurse Practitioner Hospital Families Family 60

GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? question used to screen for domestic violence. And a lot of my patients at that time identified as older asian immigrant. One particular patient, I remember, he and his daughter were basically direct victims.

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Mental Health Community Screening IT 116

GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

Clinicians could care for patients across state lines, could prescribe opioids without in person visits, could bill at higher rates for telemedicine than previous to the pandemic. Many patients benefited, not only those isolating due to covid, but also patients in rural areas, patients who are homebound, and many others.

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Telemedicine Telehealth Patient-Centered Board-Certified 73