There's a shortage of doctors specialized in palliative care that won't recover until 2045, Duke University researchers report in the June issue of Health Affairs.
Physicians with an expertise in palliative care are critical given the aging population generally, but costs of care for Americans tends to increase near the end of their lives, most studies show. And specialized palliative care is known to improve health outcomes for patients with serious illness who tend to be at the end of their lives.
“All scenarios demonstrated a worsening of the patient-to-physician ratio for at least 25 years , due to an inadequate physician supply coupled with a growing cohort of Medicare beneficiaries eligible for palliative care,” the Duke researchers wrote. “Our analysis also predicted untenable current and projected workloads for specialty palliative care physicians,” the Duke researchers and colleagues wrote. “We estimated that there was one palliative care physician for 808 eligible patients, and if each patient was evaluated, on average, once every three months , each palliative care physician would need to perform 10 patient visits per day over 48 weeks per year to meet the current demand.
More broadly, physicians, teaching hospitals and medical schools have been pushing for an increase in funding for residency slots in all disciplines.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
How Has Your Life Changed For The Better Since Coming Out As LGBTQ+?Because there's no better feeling than being who you truly are.
Weiterlesen »
The end of the iTunes era: The life and death of Apple's curator-in-chiefAcross decades in music, Gary Stewart became an influential curator, admired taste-maker and beloved friend to many. That wasn't enough to save his life.
Weiterlesen »
Why Chick-fil-A's decision to close on Sundays is a brilliant business strategyChick-fil-A locations are all closed on Sunday, in keeping with founder Truett Cathy's Christian faith. Here's why it's a brilliant business strategy.
Weiterlesen »
China Trade Fight Raises Specter of Rare-Earth ShortageThe U.S-China trade dispute has sent prices surging in rare-earth metals, a critical market for industries from electric cars to fuel makers. Chinese media reported that the country may cut exports of such minerals.
Weiterlesen »
As a financial advisor shortage looms, college programs look to help fill the talent gapAbout 40% of financial advisors plan to retire in the next 10 years, and the industry faces a challenge in replacing those professionals. College financial planning programs are hoping they can help fill those seats.
Weiterlesen »
Southpaw shortage not a concern for India's batting - Tendulkar'Ideally left-right combination is something which disturbs the bowler’s line and length and also the captain has to readjust his fielding' - Tendulkar tells Reuters southpaw shortage not a concern for India's batting via sudipto81 CWC19
Weiterlesen »
Congress to investigate deepfakes as doctored Pelosi video causes stirThe House Intelligence Committee will next week examine the risks posed by deepfakes, artificial intelligence technology that can create realistic-looking fake videos, House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said
Weiterlesen »
Border Patrol is confiscating migrant kids' medicine, U.S. doctors sayFor pediatricians that serve at the U.S.-Mexico border, the seizing of medications heightens concerns about the medical care provided to the record numbers of children held at processing centers and short-term holding facilities.
Weiterlesen »
Death toll in Sudan violence rises to 60, doctors' group saysThe death toll in Sudan had earlier been put at 35 while a doctors group linked to the opposition says the number of people killed has risen significantly to 60.
Weiterlesen »
Death toll in Sudan violence rises to 60, doctors' group saysThe number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside...
Weiterlesen »
This Is What 10 Doctors And Medical Students Think About Abortion Rights'I left and got my medical training ... and now I’m back to serve the women of Alabama, and they deserve better.'
Weiterlesen »