In writing the ELD rule, the FMCSA is aware of the cost burden it could be putting on fleets. While it recognizes thereâs a net-benefit from the paperwork savings alone, it doesnât want to saddle drivers and fleets with trucking technology that isnât affordable.
â¢ The estimated cost for a day of community care at the end of life is Â£145. compared with the cost of Â£425 for a specialist palliative in-patient bed day in. hospital. Changing the setting of care for a patient at the end of life has the. potential to reduce the daily cost of care by Â£280. â¢ Between 355,000 and 457,000 patients need palliative care every year. If additional. community services were developed to enable even 30,000 patients to reduce their.
What Is Palliative Care? Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team of doctors, nurses, social workers and other specialists who work together with a patientâs doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.