HPM
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Hospice and palliative medicine |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
HPM stands for Hospice and palliative medicine, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Subspecialty focused on relieving pain and other symptoms, guiding conversations about goals of care and caring for people with serious illness at any stage, including the end of life in hospice. It was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2006.
Example: Family meeting with HPM tomorrow to discuss goals of care and symptom control.
Usage notes
Palliative care can accompany curative treatment, whereas US hospice generally serves patients with a prognosis of six months or less who forgo curative treatment. The one-year fellowship is open to physicians from many primary specialties. A landmark 2010 trial in metastatic lung cancer found that early palliative care improved quality of life.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.