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Understanding the Spectrum of Care: Navigating Palliative Care & Hospice Services, Open to All

Date and Time

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM

Category

Educational Seminar

Registration Info

Registration is required

About this event

Understanding the Spectrum of Care: Navigating Palliative Care and Hospice Services
Tuesday, May 13, 4:00-5:00 pm

This 40-minute presentation explores the critical distinctions between palliative care and hospice services, addressing common misconceptions while providing practical guidance for patients and families. We'll examine how palliative care focuses on symptom management and improved quality of life throughout serious illness, while hospice provides comprehensive end-of-life care for those with terminal diagnoses. 

The discussion will highlight the voluntary nature of both services, emphasizing patient autonomy and the ability to transition between care models as needs evolve. We'll review referral processes, eligibility requirements, and payment structures—including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage. Finally, we'll address relevant state-specific regulations that impact service delivery and patient rights, equipping attendees with knowledge to make informed healthcare decisions during challenging times.  There will be ample time for Q&A after the presentation.

Our speaker is Rory B. Farrand, MS MA MSN, APRN-BC. She is currently 
Senior Consultant at Confidis Consulting, LLC. Previously she was Vice President, Palliative and Advanced Care, National Alliance for Care at Home. 

This is an FHNN event, open to everyone, as part of our collaboration with Little Falls Village.  Use the Register Now button. FHNN Members or Volunteers who need help registering can email information.fhnn@gmail.com with Palliative in the subject line. The link will be sent several days before the program. 

Number of People Who Will Attend

Any Non-Member *
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Everyone
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