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What are the four major palliative care delivery models discussed in the lecture?
Ambulatory clinics, home-based programs, inpatient palliative care units, and inpatient consultation services.
What is one advantage of ambulatory palliative care clinics?
They can decrease hospital admissions, improve quality of life, and prolong survival in patients.
What is a disadvantage of ambulatory palliative care?
Limited physical space or resources and access to the full interdisciplinary team.
How does home-based palliative care improve patient satisfaction?
By providing care in the home setting which reduces transportation burdens and hospitalizations.
What is a primary feature of inpatient palliative care units?
They centralize specialized skills and knowledge for optimal care of complex palliative care patients.
What does the term 'generalist palliative care' refer to?
Basic care provided by nurses or providers skilled in managing patients with chronic and serious illnesses.
What role do APRNs play in palliative care?
They provide comprehensive pain and symptom management and expert communication for decision-making discussions.
What significant growth trend has been observed in palliative care programs in the US?
A dramatic 157% increase in programs in hospitals with more than 50 beds over the past decade.
What is the National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care?
A partnership aimed at promoting quality palliative care standards and guidelines in clinical practice.
What is a potential issue with inpatient consultation services in palliative care?
There might be decreased management of pain and symptoms if primary services do not follow consult recommendations.
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