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The Anti-Epileptic Dilemma – A How To For Transitioning Patients On Seizure Medications To Hospice, Erin Kelly, Do, John Liantonio, Md, Mba, Hdmc, Debra Vermette, Md
The Anti-Epileptic Dilemma – A How To For Transitioning Patients On Seizure Medications To Hospice, Erin Kelly, Do, John Liantonio, Md, Mba, Hdmc, Debra Vermette, Md
House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (2020-)
Objective
We propose an approach to antiepiletics in hospice that includes the evaluation of steroids, medication options, pharmacy consultation and seizure breakthrough plan so that we meet the goals of the patient on hospice.
To Anticoagulate Or Not: Decision Making Surrounding Anticoagulation In Patients In Hospice And Palliative Care Programs, Erin Kelly, Do, John Liantonio, Md, Mba, Hdmc, Debra Vermette, Md
To Anticoagulate Or Not: Decision Making Surrounding Anticoagulation In Patients In Hospice And Palliative Care Programs, Erin Kelly, Do, John Liantonio, Md, Mba, Hdmc, Debra Vermette, Md
House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (2020-)
Objectives
- Describe the current guidelines for CAT treatment. - Assess risk factors for bleeding and thrombosis in cancer patients and risk/benefits of anticoagulation.
- Recognize the need for individualized anticoagulation plans in order to make informed decisions that may differ from the guidelines.
- Propose anticoagulation in hospice if it will achieve the goals of the patient.