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The Changing Ethics of Health Care

WebA common theme in how health care delivery has changed over more than a century is the increasing fragmentation of care. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, as medical …

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Saying “Hello” to Age-Friendly Health Systems

WebDr. Bonner observed, the goal of Age-Friendly Health Systems is to “build a social movement so all care with older adults is age-friendly.”. That is, it is guided by an …

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Health, Wellness, and a Balanced Endocannabinoid System

WebThe human endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex network of cannabinoids, receptors, and signaling molecules that regulate physiological processes such as mood, …

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Elderhood by Louise Aronson: A Big Picture of Aging in …

WebIn Elderhood, Dr. Aronson wrote, “The experience of being old has been shaped by economics, social priorities, medical knowledge, technology, and our beliefs about life …

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The Medical Model and Person-Centered Care: A Blended …

WebIt is more difficult to measure quality of life because it varies by individual. CMS describes quality of life as a “fundamental principle that applies to all care and services” and that …

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Medical Decisions: Who Should Get to Decide

WebIt’s estimated that less than 30% of the general population has actually executed any kind of living will or durable power of attorney for health care. Those who …

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Serious Mental Illness in Post-Acute and Long-Term …

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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Do No Harm … Whatever That Means

WebThe phrase “first do no harm” (in Latin, primum non nocere) is fundamental to the ethics of medical treatment in the Western world and has endured for approximately 2,500 years. …

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What is Person-Centered Care

WebDear Dr. Jeff: Our mission statement asserts a commitment to “person-centered care,” as have those of every long-term care facility and chain for which I have worked.I have …

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Home Page: Caring for the Ages

WebCaring-On-The-Go is the official podcast of Caring for the Ages, hosted by Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD, with editor-in-chief Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP. Episodes prior to …

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Freedom of Choice: Updated Dining Practice

WebRespecting residents' diet preferences is becoming standard procedure in post-acute/long-term care. An article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides thorough guidance to a …

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How We Care : Confronting Racial Disparities in

WebOctober 26, 2022. In this episode Karl Steinberg and Elizabeth Galik discuss our special section on diversity, equity, and inclusion in long-term care, including confronting racial …

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The Evolution of Innovation in Long-Term Care

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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Caring for the Ages

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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Understanding Home Dialysis in Nursing Homes and Updated …

WebHome dialysis presents an exciting opportunity for nursing homes to potentially increase census, expand on-site services, and lower operating costs while simultaneously …

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Unsafe Discharges: Ethics, Risk Reduction, and Obligations, Part 1

WebAMA discharges pit autonomy and beneficence against each other. Autonomy refers to the patient’s right of self-determination and depends on patients being fully informed and …

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The Laws of Dealing With Difficult Residents And Families Can Be

WebThis column is not to be substituted for legal advice. The writer, JANET K. FELDKAMP, practices in various aspects of health care, including long-term care survey and …

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Dealing With the ‘Difficult’ Family in Long-Term Care

WebI like the structural family theory that was originally developed by Minuchin in 1974 and adapted for long-term care practice by Bluestein and Bach (J. Am. Med. Dir. Assoc. …

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Beginning the Journey to Cultural Humility and Cultural Competence

WebCultural Competence. Competence refers to having sufficient knowledge and skill for a particular duty or role. When applied to culture, it refers to having sufficient knowledge …

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Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to …

Web16 CARING FOR THE AGES SEPTEMBER 2018 P ost-acute patients diagnosed with a behavioral health disorders than previ- that patients with severe mental ill- behavioral …

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Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to …

WebTitle: Behavioral Health Disorder Diagnosis Decreases Access to High-Quality Facilities Author: Dr. Brian Ellis Subject: Caring For The Ages, 19 \(2018\) 4. doi …

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Overtreatment Common in High-Risk Diabetes Patients

WebCaring for the Ages is the official newspaper of AMDA and provides long-term care professionals with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical …

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