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Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Emergency Medicine Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PH0002X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

As of today, the following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine nationally, in your state, and near your location.

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The following are the total number of Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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What do Emergency Medicine Physicians Specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine do?

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) Emergency Medicine (EM) Physicians manage the symptom relief, psychosocial support, and goals of care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in the emergency setting. 

They are crucial in identifying a patient’s palliative needs, facilitating communication about severe conditions, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the patient’s quality of life. 

Symptom Management: They specialize in managing acute and chronic symptoms, including pain, dyspnea (shortness of breath), nausea, anxiety, and delirium, for patients with advanced illnesses. 

Goals of Care Discussions: They facilitate meaningful conversations with patients and their families about medical decisions, prognoses, and care preferences, particularly for patients who are critically ill. 

Interdisciplinary Teamwork: HPM physicians collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. 

Emotional and Spiritual Support: They focus on providing comprehensive support to alleviate suffering and improve the overall quality of life for patients and their families. 

Coordination of Care: They facilitate transitions between care settings and ensure that the patient’s wishes are honored, acting as masters of communication and conflict resolution. 

Role in the Emergency Department

Primary Palliative Care: EM physicians often provide “primary palliative care” by recognizing palliative needs and implementing basic palliative skills, such as pain management and code status discussions. 

Early Intervention: By involving palliative care services early, EM physicians can ensure better alignment of care with the patient’s goals, potentially preventing burdensome treatments and improving patient outcomes. 

Hospice Care for Patients in the ED: They manage hospice patients who present to the ED, ensuring that distress is treated, goals are discussed, and appropriate transitions of care are arranged. 

Why this Subspecialty is Important

Improved Quality of Life: Palliative care interventions have been shown to improve the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. 

Efficient Care: Early palliative care consultation in the ED can lead to shorter hospital stays, decreased costs, and improved patient and family satisfaction. 

Patient Advocacy: EM physicians are uniquely positioned to be strong patient advocates, using their strong clinical assessment skills to manage complex situations and support patients in achieving their goals. 

Specialty Emergency Medicine Physicians

Emergency Medical Services Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PE0004X

An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital-based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PH0002X

An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Medical Toxicology Emergency Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PT0002X

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PP0204X

Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty that focuses on the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting.

Sports Medicine Emergency Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PS0010X

An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness.

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207PE0005X

A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections.

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