Palliative Care and Hospice at UPENN - Dr. Meryem Erceylan

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What is the primary role of Palliative Care clinicians in the United States?

  • Provide assistance in treating complex symptoms (correct)
  • Perform surgical procedures
  • Offer dental care services
  • Conduct physical therapy sessions

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Palliative Care Team mentioned in the text?

  • Dietitians (correct)
  • Pharmacists
  • Spiritual care providers
  • Social workers

How does the Palliative Care Team determine a patient's need for palliative care?

  • By conducting surgical procedures
  • By offering physical therapy sessions
  • By providing dental care services
  • By evaluating the general condition of the patient (correct)

Where does the Palliative Care Team work within the hospital setting?

<p>Throughout the hospital (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the multidisciplinary, interprofessional Palliative Care Team in the United States?

<p>To help achieve patient treatment goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a patient become identified as needing palliative care by the Palliative Care Team?

<p>By filling out a form after evaluation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of hospice care?

<p>Ensuring the comfort and quality of life of seriously ill patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When might a patient transition to hospice care?

<p>When ongoing treatment is no longer helping and the person is likely to die within six months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing spiritual support in hospice care?

<p>Chaplain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is a hospice patient typically expected to live?

<p>6 months or less (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can palliative care be provided?

<p>Alongside curative treatment and at the time of diagnosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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