Dr. Rachelle E. Bernacki M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
44 Binney St Department Of Psycho Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Rachelle Bernacki is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Bernacki provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Bernacki works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2005
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Use of healthcare resources in the last six months of life: how doctors learn may explain results.
- Chronic critical illness: a review for surgeons.
- Cancer in long-term care.
- Surgeons' Perspectives on Avoiding Nonbeneficial Treatments in Seriously Ill Older Patients with Surgical Emergencies: A Qualitative Study.
- Improving Communication About Serious Illness in Primary Care: A Review.
- A Systematic Intervention To Improve Serious Illness Communication In Primary Care.
Awards
- 2007-2008 Excellence in Small Group Instruction Award, UCSF School of Medicine
- 2007 Clinical Faculty Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine
- Health Resources and Services Administration 2007 Geriatric Academic Career Award
- 2008 UCSF Small Group Teaching Award
Treatments
- Palliative Care
Fellowships
- MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics Fellowship 2005
- University of Chicago, Geriatrics 2006
- University of Chicago, Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program 2005
- University of Chicago, Fellow:Geriatrics 2005
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