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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE
DECISIONS DAY
   your decisions matter

April 16th, 2010 will mark the third anniversary of National Health Care Decisions day which helps increase awareness of advanced health care planning and educating Americans about the importance of making health care decisions.

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MHPCO ANNUAL CONFERENCE - REGISTRATION ENDS 3-24-10
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MHPCO hosts its Annual Conference
March 29-31, 2010 - at the DoubleTree Hotel
in Bay City, Michigan

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 24, 2010

Opening Keynote - Judi Lund Person
Closing Keynote - Ken Ross (son of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross)

APPROVED FOR
  • 12 PHYSICIAN CME'S
  • 13 NURSING CNE'S
  • 13 SOCIAL WORK HOURS

Click here for Registration Brochure

ALTERNATE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Fairfield Inn, Marriott - Bay City
Holiday Inn &  Suites - Bay City

ANNUAL HOSPICE AIDE CONFERENCE
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MHPCO will host the Annual Hospice Aide Conference
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the DoubleTree Hotel
Bay City, MI

Don't Miss the Keynote Address presented by
Ken Ross (son of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross)
Registration cost is down 20% from 2009

Click here for Registration Brochure & Agenda

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WHAT IS HOSPICE
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Hospice care is a particular type of compassionate care that addresses all the needs of a person who becomes very ill – not just the immediate physical needs, but also the emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs. In addition, hospice addresses the needs of the family and friends of the ill person to the greatest extent possible so that all concerned can maintain dignity and quality of life.

The most common misunderstanding about hospice is the belief that a hospice is a "place." In fact, most patients receive hospice care in their own home, although it can also be provided in other facilities as well. An important part of hospice is that patients and families help decide what care is right for them.

All patients have certain rights to care, which includes:
  • Treatment related to the life-limiting illness that is included in the hospice plan of care, plus medical equipment and supplies, services, and coordination of care.
  • Medications to control the pain and other symptoms of the life-limiting illness.
  •  Hospice inpatient care (both acute care and respite care) in a hospice facility.
  • Home visits by hospice staff, plus skilled in-home nursing for crisis management.
  • Consulting physicians.
  • Volunteer support.
  • Bereavement follow-up.
Hospice is a choice, not a requirement. The patient may choose to withdraw from the hospice plan of care at any time to seek other medical treatments that may become available. If you are looking for a hospice program in your area click here

If you need further assistance please contact our office at 517.668.6396



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MHPCO Cancellation Policy

MHPCO must be notified of all cancellations in writing no later than two weeks prior to any conference date. A $50 processing fee will apply to all cancellations.

No refunds on cancellations after the two week deadline.

MHPCO reserves the right to substitute faculty or re-schedule sessions due to unforseen circumstances.

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Telephone:
517.668.6396
(toll-free in MI)
800.536.6300

FAX:
517.668.6492

Email:
mihospice@mihospice.org or click here

Postal Mail:
Michigan Hospice & Palliative
Care Organization
12800 Escanaba Drive
Suite E
DeWitt, MI 48820

For Directions click here

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