SOUTH BEND — There is often confusion when it comes to palliative care and hospice. While they have much in common, they are ...

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 ...

Palliative care nurse and ward manager Sophie Brew works at a Sue Ryder Hospice, supporting people with terminal illnesses to live as fully and comfortably as possible. While some may regard the role ...

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 ...

Palliative care is a type of medical care that addresses pain, symptom management and the social and emotional needs for ...

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

Gala raises more the $1 million to fund general hospice services, pediatric palliative care, and physician fellowships.

Timely, consistent integration of palliative care services benefits pediatric patients with high-risk brain tumors.