Just Revised—A Much-Needed Tool for Physicians
The role of the physician has never been more important in the care of hospice and palliative care patients than it is today. Recent and ongoing regulatory changes have not only created additional duties for hospice physicians, but have also more fully defined the role of all physicians involved in the patient’s care. The Physician Guide to Hospice Care, originally produced by the Minnesota Hospice Organization, has now been updated by NHPCO—and is available for purchase in Marketplace. This updated edition explores the current regulatory landscape and provides physicians with practical advice and resources to help them understand their role in hospice care, improve their communication with patients and families, and better utilize the hospice team. Physicians will also gain a better understanding of how hospice care is paid for. Here’s a snapshot of the Table of Contents: • The Hospice and Palliative Continuum of Care • Attending Physician’s Role in Hospice Care • Preparing Patients for Hospice Care • The Medicare Hospice Benefit • The Attending Physician and Hospice Team Partnership • Hospice Regulations for Physicians • Hospice Settings of Care • Hospice Reimbursement • Reimbursement for Physicians • Your Community Hospice The Guide also includes appendices on the Medicare Hospice CoPs; Criteria and Lab Values for Non-cancer Diagnoses; Evaluative Scales for Determining Functional Limitations; Patient and Family Resources; and more. Also included is a complete copy of the “Medical Guidelines for Medical Determining Prognosis in Selected Non-Cancer Diseases.” See the display ad on page 27.
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