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SHARON
LUCAS, LCSW
Compassionate Care Consulting
627 Shenandoah St. Thousand Oaks CA 91360
(805) 241-5505
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The
Challenge Today
Recent research studies indicate that approximately 75% of all Americans
will die in institutions. Research also indicates that this is not
the preferred place of death for most Americans. This, in addition
to an aging population with chronic health conditions, calls for
an institutional response to address these unique and growing needs.
Palliative care is interdisciplinary care to reduce symptom burden,
suffering and to improve quality of life. It addresses physical,
social, emotional and spiritual needs,while often complimenting
disease modifying treatment.This comprehensive approach speaks to
the multifaceted concerns of today's and tomorrow's patients.
End-of-Life
and Palliative Care programs have become a national priority for
hospitals. The presence of such programs in hospitals meets over
50 JCAHO standards, and JCAHO is actively looking for the presence
of such innovative programs to meet the needs of the seriously ill
and dying patient. US News & World Report (2002) used the presence
of Palliative Care programs as a criterion in rating the best US
hospitals.
Compassionate
Care Consulting can help you by customizing a Palliative Care and
comprehensive End-of-Life program designed to meet the unique needs
of your hospital, its healthcare staff, patients and families. Contact
us now for your complimentary consulting assessment.
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