Just over a decade ago, the World Health Assembly unanimously resolved that palliative care is an ethical responsibility of health systems; however, access to palliative care remains abysmal in ...

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care ...

The following is a summary of “Family perspectives and experiences on implementing telehealth in pediatric palliative care: a ...

National Healthcare Decisions Day is an annual initiative held on April 16 to inspire, educate, and empower the public about ...

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults despite recent scientific advancements. Although people are living longer lives, there may be an adverse impact on ...

Leaders at some of the top home-based care companies are figuring out new ways to respond to financial and operational ...

As life nears its end, patients, families, and caregivers are faced with profound emotional, medical, and ethical decisions. From managing pain and preserving dignity to navigating difficult ...

Policymakers and nonprofit hospices must work together to create a system that prioritizes patient-centered care and health ...

University of Pittsburgh Medical School researchers walk us through multiple approaches they’ve tried in the past, are currently using or plan to use in the future, as well as the significant ...

The Vulcan County Health and Wellness Foundation recently held a fundraiser to help upgrade palliative care in Vulcan County.

Kaifan Zhao was honored for his culturally sensitive palliative care for Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking patients ... Amy ...

Achieving scale can allow home-based care providers to increase efficiency and expand patient access to care. It also comes ...