Physician Resources

A note from one of the Klamath Hospice Medical Directors, Dr. Kenneth Magee:
“Pay attention to your own insights. They will broaden your horizons and add great adventure to your journey. How do your thoughts compare with these articles?”

A Guide for Clinicians - pdf
Article reviews methods of exploring end-of-life options with your patient

"Tube Feeding in Dementia: How Incentives Undermine Health Care Quality and Patient Safety"
Article discusses that, according to studies, placement of a feeding tube does not decrease the risk of death, nor of aspiration pneumonia, pressure ulcers, etc, and states that there is a need to change the incentives that promote feeding tube placement.

Dealing with Anger
Article reviews the underlying sources of anger and techniques for engaging with the angry patient and/or family member.

Near Death Awareness
Article reviews the dying person’s experience of the dying process and discusses the distinction between NDA and delirium.

“Clinical Practice Guideline: Delirium and Acute Change in Mental Status” written by Dr. Jim Stoddard
Article reviews definition, risk factors, reversible causes and methods of management of delirium.

Klamath Hospice, Inc. Offers "Information Visits"
Helping patients and families before they may be "ready for hospice."

Introduce Hospice…
            You don't have to wait until "it’s time" for hospice care to talk about it. If you would not be surprised if your patient had less than six months to live, let us help.

We will:

• Meet with patients and families
• Listen to their concerns and answer their questions
• Offer information and assistance
• Discuss services available from Klamath Hospice, Inc.
  • 24-hour/7 day availability
  • RN visits and works with you to assess symptoms and manage medications
  • Collaborative team approach with the Attending Physician, Medical Directors, RNs, LPNs, Social Workers, Hospice Aides, Spiritual Coordinator and Volunteers
  • Grief Support Program for families facing the loss of a loved one
• Dispel myths and misconceptions about hospice care
  • Choosing hospice care isn't "giving up" or "quitting"
  • Hospice care focuses on adding quality to this important period of time
• Decrease fear and anxiety
  Personal visits help patients and families "put a face" to hospice care

Even if you or your patient isn't sure about hospice "yet"…

Call us. We will be happy to schedule "Information Meetings" in:

• Your office
• Our office
• Hospital
• Your patient’s or family’s home, whether that be private residence, assisted living facility, residential care facility or adult foster care home.

Please call (541) 882-2902 to schedule an "Information Meeting" at a time convenient for your patients and their families.