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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Praises South Carolina Legislature for Supporting Access to Palliative Care, Calls on Governor to Sign Bill into Law
Yesterday, House Bill 4935 to create the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Study Committee passed in both the House and Senate and will now go to the governor to sign. Palliative care can provide ... life for cancer patients and others battling chronic diseases by increasing awareness of palliative care, one of the fastest growing trends in health care. “About 25 percent of South Carolina hospitals with 50 or more beds currently offer palliative care. The study committee will ... number of symptom crises a patient can experience which can result in fewer unnecessary hospital and doctor visits. Research done by two private health plans showed palliative care saved between $12,000 and $12,600 per patient. “If the governor signs this bill into law, forming a study ...
Legislators Want to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
... Bruce Bryant, introduced a bill yesterday that would improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. The palliative care bill is an example of concerned and caring legislators desiring to improve the quality of life of South Carolinians. We urge Representatives Douglas and Felder’s fellow state lawmakers to support the health and quality of life of their constituents by supporting this legislation. “Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with ... It is appropriate at any age and for any stage of a disease. Most importantly, research indicates that palliative care systems increase health outcomes while reducing health care costs. “Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to ...