2022 February Coffee Chat-February 2022 Coffee Chat

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Video Summary

The video chat discussed various topics related to hospice care, including issues with verbal consent, GIP level of care, specialist visits, and managing pediatric patients. The participants shared their experiences and provided advice for handling these situations. It was suggested to use written consent instead of verbal consent to avoid regulatory issues. The consensus was that GIP level of care should be reserved for patients with a short prognosis, and routine level of care can be used for longer stays. Regarding specialist visits, it was recommended to establish a contracted relationship with the specialist and bill the visit through the hospice. The participants also discussed the use of ultrasound for procedures and the importance of accurate coding and billing. When it came to patients with TPN, it was suggested to have ongoing conversations about the appropriateness of the intervention and to reframe it as a palliative approach rather than stopping treatment. Cultural differences in attitudes towards stopping treatment were acknowledged, and it was recommended to approach these discussions with empathy and understanding. Overall, the chat provided valuable insights and recommendations for various aspects of hospice care.

Keywords

hospice care

verbal consent

GIP level of care

specialist visits

pediatric patients

written consent

ultrasound procedures

coding and billing

TPN

palliative approach