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What does it take to provide human care in primary care?

It is no surprise that Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is increasingly being discussed by those also accessing Palliative Care. The rules for VAD vary across jurisdictions. Palliative Care is there to the end. VAD requirements for consent raise huge problems of timing. No one wants to access it sooner than necessary. But then when things become critical it is too late for informed consent to be possible. So that is a real dilemma. The process of dying and death is holy territory. Deeply personal, deeply particular. For the one who is dying of course, but also for those closest in love and care. For us, VAD was certainly a consideration six months out as a kind of potential reassuring safety net but in the end it was the Palliative Care team, hugely backed up by District Nurses, who saw us through. We all will die. The manner and context of our dying, the comforts received, the supports offered, doing the best we can - all that varies. Sudden unexpected death is different to an extended process of a terminal illness. Gentle respectful care-filled consideration of options at such times of acute stress and anxiety - that is what we all need and deserve.

Creating access is so important

Check out the recording from our Primary Care 101 Webinar to learn the basics of primary care in Texas and what the Texas Primary Care Consortium does to improve access to care and policies that further the health and well-being of Texans. https://lnkd.in/gd-y-jS8

In his October editorial, APhA CEO Michael Hogue drives home the message of “we must advocate for coverage of pharmacists’ care services, or our patients will no longer have access to us” https://ow.ly/7mH550UgHTr

In case you missed it... Our own Cathy Pauley, LCSW-C, APHSW-C, was on WMAR-2 News Baltimore Midday Maryland talking about the importance of advanced care planning. Check out this interview to learn more about what advanced care planning is and how important it is not only for you but for your loved ones to be sure we can all live every moment together. https://lnkd.in/e2HpF85E #GilchristCares #AdvanceCarePlanning #LivingEveryMoment

VIEWPOINT: Understanding the Complexities of Long-Term Care https://lnkd.in/gQDthivR

Today's focus for National Health Center Week is: Healthcare for people experiencing homelessness. Did you know Community Health Centers (CHCs) serve over 1.3 million patients who experience homelessness every year? Those facing homelessness are at heightened risk for chronic and acute diseases, behavioral health conditions, and more, which can lead to poor health outcomes, disabilities, and premature death. Our dedicated member CHCs, like Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, are at the forefront, providing essential care, support, and dignity to those in need. Today serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that accessible, compassionate healthcare can have in breaking the cycle of homelessness. #NHCW24 #ValueCHCs #CoCHCs

In our series of interviews with primary care leaders, ICB chief primary care officer Nicky Poulain talks about primary care in the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes system. #primarycare https://bit.ly/3ClnGLq