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Who confirms that you meet the eligibility criteria for palliative care in British Columbia?
What is the purpose of the Palliative Care Drug Access Program in Manitoba?
Where can you find information on how to arrange for palliative care in British Columbia?
Who submits the form to the palliative care coordinator at the regional health authority in Manitoba?
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What is the primary goal of palliative care?
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What document gives another person the right to make medical decisions on the patient's behalf?
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Who coordinates palliative care services and ensures a referral is made in Manitoba?
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What is the benefit of early access to palliative care for those living with a chronic disease?
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What is the purpose of the website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/are-you-eligible?
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What is the primary focus of Advanced Care Planning (ACP)?
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What is a key aspect of symptom management in palliative care?
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What should be reviewed during hospital admissions?
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What is a key topic to consider in Advanced Care Planning (ACP)?
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What is a key benefit of starting Advanced Care Planning (ACP) early in the disease process?
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What is a characteristic of the course of ESLD?
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In Alberta, who can apply for palliative care coverage?
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What type of care is provided by Pilgrims Hospice in Alberta?
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What is covered under palliative care benefits in British Columbia?
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Which organization offers palliative services in Quebec and has an assessment form?
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Where can you find a list of inpatient hospitals that provide palliative care in Quebec?
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Which province has a program that helps pay for prescription drugs for palliative care patients?
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What is the title of the article published in Hepatology in 2007?
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What is the name of the journal that published the article 'Integration of Palliative Care in End-Stage Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation'?
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What is the term for the condition in which the kidneys stop functioning properly in patients with liver disease?
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Study Notes
Advance Care Planning (ACP)
- ACP involves the patient, their family, and their healthcare team to guide future healthcare decisions.
- The process considers goals, values, and beliefs regarding end-of-life decisions.
- ACP should begin early in the disease process to ensure a plan is in place for managing the patient's health decline.
Documents to Consider
- Power of Attorney: A legal document that gives another person the right to make medical decisions on the patient's behalf.
- Living Will: A document that outlines the patient's preferences for future medical care, including resuscitation and life support preferences.
Palliative Care
- The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from an advanced illness, provide comfort and dignity, and relieve suffering.
- Palliative care addresses medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Early access to palliative care is associated with an improved quality of life.
- Symptom management is an important aspect of palliative care.
When to Seek Palliative Care
- Possible triggers for seeking palliative care include:
- Swelling of the abdomen due to fluid buildup (ascites) that does not resolve with treatment.
- Infection of the ascitic fluid (accumulated fluid in the abdominal cavity).
- Kidney failure.
- Impaired cognitive or worsening brain function.
Hospice Care
- Hospice care is a branch of palliative care that is directed towards individuals in their last 6 months of life.
- The focus is on providing comfort and dignity rather than prolonging life with medical treatment.
Accessing Palliative Care in Canada
- Patients can speak to their doctor, home care nurse, or social worker to find out about palliative care services available near them.
- Province-specific websites and phone numbers can be used to find palliative care services:
- Alberta: http://www.health.alberta.ca/services/drugs-palliative-care.html
- British Columbia: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/how-to-arrange-for-care
- Manitoba: http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/pcdap/index.html
- Quebec: http://www.bienchezsoi.ca/en/home-healthcare/palliative
- Saskatchewan: http://www.santemonteregie.qc.ca/vaudreuil-soulanges/services/ser/fiche/etablissement.en.html
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Learn about Advance Care Planning (ACP), a process that involves patients, families, and healthcare teams to guide future healthcare decisions, considering goals, values, and beliefs regarding end-of-life decisions.
