2023 June Coffee Chat-June 2022 Coffee Chat

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Video Summary

In this video, the host and facilitator, Dr. Albert Riddle, leads a discussion on several topics related to hospice care. The discussion covers issues such as coding for dementia patients, managing medication regimens, and the use of ventilators in end-of-life care. Participants share their experiences and offer insights into best practices. There is a focus on tailoring medication regimens to fit individual patient needs and goals. The importance of education and communication with patients and families is emphasized, as well as the need to consider the relatedness of medications to the primary hospice diagnosis. Conversations with prescribing physicians and specialists are recommended to facilitate a smooth transition to hospice care. The discussion also touches on the challenges of managing patient expectations and helping them understand the risks and benefits of certain treatments. The importance of regular training and role-playing sessions for staff is highlighted. The session concludes with a reminder to make referrals for hospice care earlier in the six-month prognosis window to ensure patients receive the full benefits available to them.

Keywords

hospice care

Alber Riddle

dementia patients

medication regimens

ventilators in end-of-life care

tailoring medication regimens

education and communication

prescribing physicians

managing patient expectations