Useful Public Web Sites

The following list of Web Sites has been compiled to assist the hospice clients of HospiScript. Please be advised that these links will direct you to other public sites of interest which are not related or considered part of the HospiScript site.

Organizations

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
American Board of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
American Pain Foundation
American Geriatrics Society
American Pain Society
American Society of Pain Educators
Cancer Pain Release Publication of the World Health Organization
Center To Advance Palliative Care
City of Hope/Beckman Research Institute
CMS: Hospice Center
End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center
Hospice Foundation of America
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Midwest Care Alliance (formerly OHPCO)
National Association for Homecare and Hospice
National Cancer Institute
National Guideline Clearinghouse/Governmental Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)

Useful Resources

End of Life/Palliative Education Resource Center "Fast Facts"
The IAHPC Manual of Palliative Care
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology
Medscape– Palliative Care Center
Opioid Conversion Program (Registration Required/FREE)
Palliative Drugs
PoPCRN
Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care
Veterans Hospice Resources

Patient & Caregiver

Bobby’s Books: Using Books to Help a Child’s Coping Skills
Caring Connections
Caring Bridge
Family Caregiver Alliance
HelpGuide.org
Sesame Street– When Families Grieve

Social Media

American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Care Blog
GeriPal: A Geriatric and Palliative Care Blog
Pallimed: A Hospice & Palliative Medicine Blog