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Niamh van Meines

Bio

I am the CEO and founder of Practitioner Solutions, a consulting company committed to helping hospice and palliative care clinicians achieve expertise in end of life care and to making the end of life experience a safe and comfortable one for people with terminal illness and their families / caregivers. My commitment manifests through education, development of clinical tools, training in the care of the sick, and development of social media forums for people looking for information about end of life care.

Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nursing:
    Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The United States has a shortage of primary care doctors, and some policymakers want to fill the gap by expanding the role of nurse practitioners. But the two professions are engaged in a turf war over who can do the job better, a new survey finds.

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  • Niamh van Meines
    Niamh van Meines answered:
    What does evidence-based practice mean for me?
    Evidence-based practice is a model of care that is created as a result of research that shows that...  Full Post
  • Niamh van Meines
    Niamh van Meines answered:
    How do I know my asthma is under control?
    Usually when your asthma is controlled you have few symptoms, your asthma does not impact your...  Full Post
  • Niamh van Meines
    Niamh van Meines answered:
    Do nursing homes have living will forms?
    Nursing homes have information about advance directives which they may refer to as a living will. Each state differs regarding their regulations about living wills however all healthcare organizations are required to provide information to patients about advance directives. Living wills are legal documents...  Full Post