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Friday Reflection 32: The Trauma of Not Dying Alone

Sensible Medicine

PT’s own appointments with me are mostly consumed by discussion about LT.  There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. Others are transferred to inpatient hospice centers. The decision to begin hospice brought guilt, grief, and relief. 

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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

Prism Career Institute

Hospices Medical assistants play crucial roles in palliative care and hospice support settings. Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e.,

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5 Business Ideas for an Enterprising NP

Minority Nurse

The clinical aspects of independent practice are significant, but one must also consider bookkeeping, business structure, marketing, and more. Blood products, TPN, dobutamine for heart failure, and other therapies can be administered in hospices , nursing homes, assisted living and memory care facilities, and other settings.