Palliative care nurse and ward manager Sophie Brew works at a Sue Ryder Hospice, supporting people with terminal illnesses to ...

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 ...

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

Staffing shortages, reimbursement cuts, staying competitive in a crowded market, the rising cost of care — if you ask home-based care providers about the ...

The Berlin doctor, who was not named because of privacy laws, is also accused of setting fire to some of the patients’ homes ...

The PRECURSOR intervention appeared feasible/acceptable, suggesting a need for patient-centered conversation in incurable ...

Have you ever had a sign that was more than just a sign? I have. I was on vacation with my family out west and we had just ...

Prosecutors in Berlin on Wednesday charged a doctor suspected of administering lethal amounts of various medications to palliative patients under his care with 15 counts of murder.

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New data suggest that early integration of palliative care is increasingly being used in patients with advanced cancers, but use remains low overall.

PROSSER, Wash. – Heartlinks is inviting the community to its annual Block Party in Prosser April 19 at the Winemaker’s Loft.