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Patient-Centered Care: Case Studies on End of Life

Healing Hands

Year Developed: 2018

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Outreach Staff

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: This CME-accredited issue of Healing Hands is dedicated to patient-centered palliative care for people without homes and presents five case studies that highlight issues and challenges that clinicians may face in providing end of life care to this population.

Resource Details: The edition of Healing Hands examines Patient-Centered Care: Case Studies on End of Life. People without homes experience complex health needs that become increasingly difficult to manage when diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Caregivers must implement patient-centered palliative care methods and strategies that ensure the patient is at the center of the treatment process and are sensitive to relieving suffering and improving quality of life. This CME-accredited issue is dedicated to patient-centered palliative care for people without homes and presents five case studies that highlight issues and challenges that clinicians may face in providing end of life care to this population.

Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations, Health Equity

Keywords: Persons Experiencing Homelessness.