The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the serious implications of loneliness and isolation for patients with serious or terminal illness, including early mortality, pain sensitivity, psychosocial well being and other factors. While widespread vaccination is giving providers better access to patients, many are realizing that efforts to address these aspects of patient care should […]
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The threat of COVID-19 has forced many providers to keep high-risk seriously and terminally ill patients isolated to limit the virus’s exposure and spread. As families become disconnected from loved ones approaching the end of life, hospice providers have sought new ways to offer mental health support during the pandemic. Social isolation during the coronavirus […]