iPall: Learn Palliative Care
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Jennie Ottinger Ambulance (Scene from Farewell to Arms)

Practical Domain

The practical domain of our lives and of the care of a patient and their family facing serious illness involves the attention to 
  • transitions of care (between hospital, clinic, home, nursing home, rehab, etc.)
  • financial and legal considerations in advanced illness
  • transportation needs
  • resources for home care: including differences between hospice and visiting nursing services.

Generally, social workers are the experts in this domain.  Lawyers and financial advisors can also be added resources.  For patients and families who are living abroad, embassies, consulates and other government agencies can also be helpful.
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