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What Is Hospice?

Author/s: 
Vanessa Wagner, Adam Marks

Hospice is a specialized model of medical care for people with terminal illness.

The goal of hospice is to provide compassionate care to maximize a person’s comfort and quality of life during the natural dying process. Hospice care teams are composed of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other individuals who work together to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of people with a terminal illness and to support their families. This generally includes alleviating symptoms (such as pain, shortness of breath, or anxiety), establishing a comfortable and peaceful environment, and facilitating meaningful time with loved ones.

Keywords 
end of life care palliative care hospice

Overcoming Barriers to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Insomnia

Author/s: 
Roth, Thomas

Apply evidence-based diagnostic guidelines for patients who have clinical features consistent with insomnia. Use evidence-based guidelines to develop comprehensive treatment plans that include cognitive-behavioral therapy, pharmacologic treatment, and combination therapies to achieve optimal outcomes Identify basic elements of cognitivebehavioral therapy for insomnia Differentiate among medications FDA-approved for treating insomnia by discussing mechanism of action, safety, efficacy, and use.

Keywords 
Insomnia cognitive behavioral therapy Insomnia medications
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