2023 October Coffee Chat-October 2023 Coffee Chat

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Video Summary

In this video chat, Dr. Andy Arwari facilitates a discussion on various topics related to hospice and palliative care. The discussion begins with an introduction and a reminder to make the chat as interactive as possible. The chat is a follow-up to a recent webinar on managing symptoms in the final weeks of life. Dr. Arwari addresses questions and comments from participants, covering topics such as new classes of pain medicines, the use of buprenorphine in hospice care, and the challenges of GIP (General Inpatient Care) in the hospital setting. The discussion also touches on the criminalization of pain and the importance of education and collaboration in addressing misconceptions around opioids. Participants share their experiences and strategies for handling various challenges in hospice and palliative care, including the use of analogies to explain complex concepts to patients and families. The chat concludes with a discussion on detecting medication prescription refills without authorization and the responsibility of hospice medical directors in ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations. The chat provides valuable insights and practical tips for healthcare professionals working in hospice and palliative care.

Keywords

video chat

Dr. Andy Arwari

hospice

palliative care

symptom management

pain medicines

buprenorphine

GIP

criminalization of pain

education