Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SR478

Caption

A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

Impact

By designating November 2023 as 'National Hospice and Palliative Care Month', SR478 aims to foster greater awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care. It encourages the public to explore care options for those with serious illnesses and emphasizes the significance of integrating palliative care early in treatment plans. The resolution also advocates for acknowledgment and support for both family caregivers and the dedicated professionals working in the hospice and palliative care field.

Summary

SR478 is a resolution designating November 2023 as 'National Hospice and Palliative Care Month'. This resolution emphasizes the importance of hospice and palliative care services in supporting individuals with serious illnesses. It highlights that these services empower patients to maintain quality of life and receive comprehensive support from healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and social workers. Moreover, the resolution recognizes the contribution of volunteers in the hospice care community, underlining their role in facilitating care operations.

Contention

While SR478 serves primarily as a resolution to promote awareness and understanding of hospice and palliative care, potential points of contention could arise regarding the availability and access to such services. Concerns could be raised about disparities in healthcare access across different demographics, emphasizing the urgency to improve training opportunities for healthcare professionals in these areas. As such, discussions surrounding SR478 may highlight the need for systemic improvements to ensure equitable access to crucial end-of-life care services.

Companion Bills

US SR910

Related A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

Previously Filed As

US SR910

A resolution designating November 2024 as "National Hospice and Palliative Care Month".

US SR456

A resolution designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month".

US SR479

A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

US SR470

A resolution designating November 16th, 2023, as "National Rural Health Day".

US SR474

A resolution designating November 2023 as American Diabetes Month.

US SR480

A resolution recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

US SR899

A resolution designating November 2024 as "American Diabetes Month".

US SR465

A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2023, through December 20, 2023, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

US HR873

Expressing support for designating November 2023 as "National Career Development Month".

US HR893

Designating November 2023 as "National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month".

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